Eisenhower was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They took an 11-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Saegertown Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Eisenhower of the 18-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Saegertown's part, Mikaila Obenrader was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 18 over 5.2 innings pitched. Obenrader has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Obenrader was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, MacKenzie Brauen was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Natalie Halsey, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Eisenhower's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Saegertown, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Eisenhower will take on Jamestown at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Saegertown, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maplewood at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Saegertown is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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