Fletcher lost a close one when they played last Tuesday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Friday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a rough 10-4 loss at the hands of the Nease Panthers. Fletcher was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Nease apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Kayla Gwisz made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
On Nease's side, Kristina Campbell made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Campbell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Campbell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Nease let Taylor Burton and Sydney Davis loose on the outfield. Burton scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Davis scored three runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Miranda Harmon, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Fletcher has not been sharp recently as the team has lost nine of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season. As for Nease, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fletcher will take on Middleburg at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Middleburg's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so Fletcher's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Nease, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Providence School at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Nease is facing Providence School at the right time seeing as Providence School is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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