Great Mills hasn't had much luck against Patuxent recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Hornets will host the Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Great Mills has given up an average of 12.1 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Great Mills is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game on Monday. They came up short against McDonough, falling 14-4.
Nikki Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Patuxent, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past Great Mills 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Panthers have posted since April 26, 2024.
Hannah Bruno made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Those ten strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one double.
Bruno wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rose Harrell, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Another was Skylar Fink, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Patuxent's win bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Great Mills, their loss dropped their record down to 4-11.
Patuxent's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Great Mills has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .455. It's a different story for Patuxent, though, as they've only averaged .264. Will they be able to contain Great Mills' hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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