Hartsburg-Emden extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 26 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-16 in the process. They lost 19-0 to the PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central Bluejays. If the Stags were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Bluejays when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-10. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central's part, Mackenzie Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Miller was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aubrey Vogel and Avery Sergent did most of the damage at the plate: Vogel went a perfect 4-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI, while Sergent went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and two RBI. That's the most triples Vogel has posted since back in March. Regan Heubner was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hartsburg-Emden will host Blue Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Stags' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central, they will be playing at home against Havana at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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