Paoli is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 11-1 to the Springs Valley Blackhawks on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Paoli of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Springs Valley's part, Lily Hickman made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Hickman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hickman was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Maci Eckerty, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double. Another player making a difference was Karson Dalton, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Paoli's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Springs Valley, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Paoli will look to defend their home field on Friday against Lanesville at 5:00 p.m. Lanesville is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Paoli will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Springs Valley, they will face off against West Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (West Washington: 0.4, Springs Valley: 4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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