Paoli is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 14-5 to the Providence Pioneers on Friday. One positive for Paoli, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Chloe Smith was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Nadia Garcia was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Savannah Key, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Paoli didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Providence's side, Sydney Laslie made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Laslie was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Lyric Hertweck was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Paoli's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Providence, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Paoli will take on Perry Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Perry Central is coming into the match with five straight wins at home, so Paoli will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Providence will take on Salem at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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