Booker T. Washington had lost 16 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-11 to make it 17. They lost 18-5 to the Churchland Truckers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Truckers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-3 back in April.
As for Churchland, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-6. Considering they have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Churchland's part, Adrianna Reynolds made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Reynolds has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Churchland got a massive performance out of Jestice Hill, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four stolen bases gave Hill a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Pharoah Doxie, who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Booker T. Washington will face off against Norview at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Pilots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12 runs per game on average), something the Mighty Bookers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Churchland, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Lake Taylor at 4:30 p.m.
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