Pearl River came into Wednesday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Franklinton Demons on Wednesday as they made off with a 16-9 win. That's more bragging rights for the Rebels, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
McKenzie Blappert made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February.
Bailey Lagman
| 04/02/25 vs Franklinton | 6 |
| 03/18/25 @ Lakeshore | 2 |
| 03/19/25 @ Maurepas | 1 |
| 02/27/25 @ Sumner | 1 |
| 02/18/25 @ St. Martin's Episcopal | 1 |
In other batting news, Bailey Lagman and Mylee Elsensohn did most of the damage at the plate: Lagman fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Elsensohn scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those six RBI gave Lagman a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emersen Blanchard, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
The victory got Pearl River back to even at 8-8. As for Franklinton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pearl River will take on St. Charles Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Franklinton, they will square off against Salmen at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Spartans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.29 runs per game on average), something the Demons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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