Port Richmond was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-8 to the Wagner Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Port Richmond of the 9-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture two weeks ago.
For Wagner's part, LEAH RIEGER made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. RIEGER was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Wagner let MIKAYLA DANSKY and SOPHIA GOODMAN loose on the outfield. DANSKY scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5, while GOODMAN went 4-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and a triple. DANSKY hasn't dropped below four hits for three straight games. ALLISON DEMONTREUX was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Port Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Wagner, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-5.
Port Richmond has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Dewey at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Dewey is coming into the matchup with five straight losses on the road, meaning Port Richmond will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Wagner, they will challenge Fort Hamilton at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Wagner is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season.
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