Quakertown extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Hatboro-Horsham Hatters. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Hatters earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
Quakertown saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kira Jefferson, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Hatboro-Horsham, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Quakertown since May 14, 2021.
On Hatboro-Horsham's side, Kennedy Conn made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Conn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Karpovich was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Maya Ravi was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Quakertown will venture away from home to take on Neshaminy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hatboro-Horsham, they will head out to face off against Plymouth Whitemarsh at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hatters' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Colonials have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season.
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