Heritage dropped their record down to 8-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell 6-3 to the Leo Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 8-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Danica Fuller was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She tossed six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Fuller wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Abriyah James, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Leo, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-2. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On Leo's side, Leah Shappell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up nine Ks.
Looking ahead, Heritage will head out to square off against Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Leo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Angola at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in the Lions' favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while the Hornets have been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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