Seneca extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-5 in the process. They lost 23-0 to the Atherton Ravens. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Red Hawks haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for Atherton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Atherton's part, Avery Gumm was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those seven strikeouts gave Gumm a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Atherton got a massive performance out of Izzy Cummins, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those four runs gave Cummins a new career-high. Ava Keen also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Seneca will challenge Southern at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Hawks are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Atherton, they will square off against Butler at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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