Walnut Hills extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They came up short against the Little Miami Panthers, falling 8-0. If the Eagles were looking for revenge after losing 15-1 to the Panthers when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Little Miami, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-6. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Little Miami's part, Bailey Thieme made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Thieme has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Ashleigh Meece and Grace Young did most of the damage at the plate: Meece got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Young went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Meece has posted over her last seven contests. Bella Houillion was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
While Walnut Hills had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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