Stryker is still winless after their match against Pettisville on Tuesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They fell just short of the Pettisville Blackbirds by a score of 5-3. One positive for Stryker, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Taylore Rethmel was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Rethmel was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Laura Leupp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole four bases while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Stryker was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .419. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pettisville only posted a batting average of .160.
On Pettisville's side, Macy Hoylman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Hoylman also set a new season high mark in earned runs with no.
On the hitting side, Kelsey Bennett was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Stryker's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Pettisville, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-3.
Stryker will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Holgate at 5:00 p.m. Stryker is facing Holgate at the right time seeing as Holgate is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Pettisville, they will head out on the road to challenge Edon at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Edon is coming into the contest with four straight losses at home, meaning Pettisville will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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