Addison extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping their season record down to 1-6 in the process. They lost 16-1 to the Homer Trojans. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 15-0 to the Trojans when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Addison saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nevaeh Edison, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles. Lilly Votzke also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for Homer, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-2. Considering they have won seven matchups by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
On Homer's side, Payten Minix made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Minix has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brooklen Minix and Riley Butler did most of the damage at the plate: Brooklen went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Butler went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Danica Robinson, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Addison will challenge Vandercook Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers are facing the Jayhawks at the right time seeing as the Jayhawks are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Homer, they will square off against Manchester at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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