Flushing was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 19-5 to the Linden Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Flushing of the 12-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Thursday.
For Linden's part, Sophia Helm made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up five earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Helm has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Helm was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Morgan Piotrovsky was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Maizy Aeschliman was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Flushing's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Linden, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 18-2.
Flushing will head out on the road to square off against Fenton at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Fenton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season. As for Linden, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Milford at 10:45 a.m.
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