Leesville had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-11 to make it 11. They came up short against the Rosepine Eagles, falling 12-3. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, with their most recent defeat being a 18-2 loss last Tuesday.
As for Rosepine, their record now sits at 8-4. Considering they have won seven contests by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Rosepine's part, Sophia Loftin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Loftin has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Analeigh Roberts was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maddi Jones14, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Leesville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 16-0 defeat against DeQuincy on the 16th. As for Rosepine, they have also already played their next game, a 10-4 win against Merryville on the 13th.
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