Bruton extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-11. They lost 12-1 to the Smithfield Packers. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Bruton saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Mass, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases. TK Wynkoop also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Smithfield, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-5. Considering they have won six contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Smithfield's side, Kayla Young made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Young has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Easton Saunders was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Grace Dodson, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bruton will challenge Lafayette at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Smithfield, they will take on Warhill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.67 runs per game on average), something the Packers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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