Port Byron dropped their record down to 7-2 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They fell 6-2 to the Fulton Red Raiders. Having soared to a lofty 20 runs in the game before, the Panthers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Raelee McDowell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and two runs. Luciana Debois was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Fulton, the win keeps they at an undefeated 5-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season.
On Fulton's side, Emma Spaulding was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Spaulding has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Nadia Rose, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Port Byron will welcome Cato-Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fulton, they will head out on the road to square off against Oswego at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Red Raiders are facing the Bucs at the right time seeing as the Bucs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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