Blacklick Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 16-13 to the Ferndale Yellow Jackets. One positive for Blacklick Valley, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Blacklick Valley got a massive performance out of Josie Nedrich, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Lauren Rohrabaugh, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Blacklick Valley was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
On Ferndale's side, Lydia Hyland was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-6. The team also got some help courtesy of Baylie Moschgat, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6.
Blacklick Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Ferndale, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Blacklick Valley will be playing in front of their home fans against Rockwood at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Ferndale, they will head out on the road to take on Penns Manor at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Ferndale is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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