Gateway extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Friday, dropping them down to 0-5. They lost 19-1 to the Leesburg Yellow Jackets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Leesburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season. That looming 19-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Leesburg's part, Rachael Chiles made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Chiles was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with seven stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Hunter was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Mylie Davis was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
While Gateway had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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