Service was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 17-2 to the Bettye Davis East Anchorage Thunderbirds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Service of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
Service saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKinley Fuller, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Bettye Davis East Anchorage's side, Isabella Lyons made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Lyons was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
In other batting news, Mamie Sanford and Valley Wakefield did most of the damage at the plate: Sanford went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while Wakefield went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Villafuerte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Service's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Service has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome West Anchorage at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. West Anchorage is coming into the matchup with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Service will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bettye Davis East Anchorage, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Anchorage at 7:45 p.m. on Monday. Bettye Davis East Anchorage is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.8 runs per game this season.
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