Patton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-4. They came up short against the Draughn Wildcats, falling 15-0. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Draughn, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
For Draughn's part, Avie Helton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits over four innings pitched. Helton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Draughn let Maria Medrano and Ava Aldridge run wild. Medrano went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases, while Aldridge went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. The dominant performance also gave Aldridge a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Lindsey Hensley, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Patton will head out to face off against CHASE at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Draughn, they will venture away from home to take on Freedom at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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