Foss was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat. They lost 35-0 to the Franklin Pierce Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Foss of the 25-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Franklin Pierce's part, Rylee Aloisio and Emma Hoffmeister made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Aloisio pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Hoffmeister struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Aloisio went 3-for-5 with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases, while Hoffmeister scored five runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kiley Sledge and Laneigha Garcia did most of the damage at the plate: Sledge went 4-for-5 with a home run, seven RBI, and four runs, while Garcia went 4-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Sledge is on a roll when it comes to triples, as she's now hit at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kaytlynn Aegerter, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Foss' defeat dropped their record down to 1-13. As for Franklin Pierce, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-1.
Foss does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Franklin Pierce, they will be playing at home against Black Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Pierce will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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