Graham Local extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-14 in the process. They came up short against the Shawnee Braves, falling 11-0. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 19, 2022, but that streak is no more.
As for Shawnee, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 22-3. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matches by nine runs or more this season.
For Shawnee's part, Sydney Blanke tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Blanke has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Shawnee let Kelty Hannan and Maura Simpson run wild. Hannan went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double, while Simpson went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three RBI gave Hannan a new career-high. Scarlett Crawford was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Coming up, Graham Local will be taking part in a tournament against Carlisle at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shawnee does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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