Madras was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Gladstone Gladiators. Madras was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Gladstone apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Gladstone's part, Ashlynne Franssen made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Franssen has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Franssen was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Madyson Andrada was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Payton Locke, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
Madras' defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Gladstone, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-12.
While Madras had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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