Pendleton Heights was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 4-3 to the New Palestine Dragons, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Arabians of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Morgan Bricker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kaylee Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. Grace Fisher was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Pendleton Heights' record now sits at 10-13. As for New Palestine, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 20-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pendleton Heights will take on Avon at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Arabians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Orioles have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for New Palestine, they will face off against Munster at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mustangs will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something the Dragons surely won't give up without a fight.
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