Paxton-Buckley-Loda extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 3-14 in the process. They fell 9-6 to the Blue Ridge Knights. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Hallee Johnson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for Blue Ridge, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Blue Ridge's side, Ellie Schlieper spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Schlieper has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Roos, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lillian Enger, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Paxton-Buckley-Loda will head out to face off against Monticello at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Sages' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Blue Ridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Blue Ridge's pitchers better be ready for this one: Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond has averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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