Yarmouth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 19-5 to the Medomak Valley Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Yarmouth of the 12-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in June of 2023.
For Medomak Valley's part, Madison Boynton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Boynton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Boynton was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four RBI, two doubles, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peyton Eaton, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Haley Puchalski, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Yarmouth's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Medomak Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Yarmouth's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lake Region at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Medomak Valley will take on Oceanside at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Medomak Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
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