After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Fredericktown finally came back down to earth on Saturday. They fell victim to a rough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Licking Valley Panthers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Fredericktown has scored all season.
Fredericktown got a good showing from Riley Rine, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk).
At the plate, Fredericktown saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Brown, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Trinity Garretson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Fredericktown's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Licking Valley, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fredericktown's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mt. Gilead at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Mt. Gilead is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Licking Valley, they will be playing at home against Johnstown-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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