Shikellamy had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 1-8 to make it nine. They came up short against the Warrior Run Defenders, falling 7-1. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Defenders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
As for Warrior Run, their win bumped their record up to 3-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by six runs or more this season.
For Warrior Run's part, Lydia Keener spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Mya Evans was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March of 2025. Makenzie Heffner also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Looking ahead, Shikellamy will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. As for Warrior Run, they will head out to challenge Bloomsburg at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Defenders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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