New Castle extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 10-10 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 5-2 to the Tri Titans, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Titans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Sydney Dobbs was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Dobbs was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Kattie Mathews
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In other batting news, Kattie Mathews was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.
As for Tri, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly three runs.
Like New Castle, Tri also got a great game from a two-way player: Macey Ballard. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Ballard was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Keirra Mettert was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Lyla Williams was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. New Castle will challenge Knightstown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Tri, they will square off against Union City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Titans are facing the Indians at the right time seeing as the Indians are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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