Litchfield extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 6-8 in the process. They lost 7-1 to the Staunton Bulldogs. The Purple Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Bulldogs from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Staunton, their victory was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
For Staunton's part, Grace Burris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 11 Ks. Burris has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lilly Bandy was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ele Feldmann, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Coming up, Litchfield will face off against Nokomis at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Staunton, they will challenge East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs are facing the Oilers at the right time seeing as the Oilers are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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