It was a good run, but Pittsfield unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak dating back to last season on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles by a score of 7-5. The defeat continues a trend for Pittsfield in their matchups with Portsmouth Christian Academy: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Portsmouth Christian Academy's part, Marion Spurr was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Spurr was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kloe Mackenzie and Eliza Arwood did most of the damage at the plate: Mackenzie scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Arwood scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pittsfield fell to 2-1. As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, their victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1.
Pittsfield will take on Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Pittsfield is facing Farmington at the right time seeing as Farmington is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Epping at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Portsmouth Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.6 runs per game this season.
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