Parkway had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the New Bremen Cardinals 9-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Parkway also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For New Bremen's part, Alayna Ross was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out 11 batters over 10.2 innings while giving up five earned (and four unearned) runs off 12 hits. Ross has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ross was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Olivia Thorton was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-6 with three doubles, two RBI, and a run.
Even though they lost, New Bremen was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Parkway pushed their record up to 13-2-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for New Bremen, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Parkway will take on Jay County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Jay County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for New Bremen, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Coldwater at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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