Hornell had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 3-8 to make it six. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bolivar-Richburg Wolverines. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Raiders of the 8-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Izabella Gardner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Bolivar-Richburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-5 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.4 runs over those games.
On Bolivar-Richburg's side, Rylee Whiting spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Kylee Whiting, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Teegan Sibble, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hornell will venture away from home to face off against Wellsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lions will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Red Raiders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bolivar-Richburg, they are taking a road trip to take on Friendship at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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