Flushing had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it eight. They came up short against the Fenton Tigers, falling 14-1. The Raiders were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Fenton, their record is now 4-1-1. Considering they have won four contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Fenton's part, Lillian Tillier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Tillier has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Fenton got a massive performance out of Ally Turkowski, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave Turkowski a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abby Golen, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI and two runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Flushing will face off against Swartz Creek at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders are facing the Dragons at the right time seeing as the Dragons are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Fenton, they will take on Utica Eisenhower at 11:20 a.m. on Saturday.
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