Potomac Senior had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-8 to make it four. They lost 13-2 to the Hylton Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 23-1 back in April.
Potomac Senior saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jeanette Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Hylton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
On Hylton's side, Alanis Layne made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Layne has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jayel Williams, who fired off three triples, three runs, and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Alexandra Newton was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Potomac Senior will head out to challenge Woodbridge at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hylton, they will venture away from home to take on Osbourn at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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