Pawnee dropped their record down to 14-6 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Indians of the 7-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, their victory bumped their record up to 8-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 8, 2024.
For PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's part, Mackenzie Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Regan Heubner, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Vogel, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pawnee will venture away from home to face off against Springfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they will head out to challenge Olympia at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Spartans will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bluejays surely won't give up without a fight.
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