Putnam City West had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-3 to make it 13. They came up short against the Bixby Spartans, falling 14-0. If the Patriots were looking for revenge after losing 15-0 to the Spartans when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Bixby, their record is now 4-7. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
For Bixby's part, Addison Shannon looked comfortable as she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Shannon has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alli Hancock and Brynlee Hopkins did most of the damage at the plate: Hancock went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI, while Hopkins went 1-for-2 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. Those two doubles gave Hancock a new career-high. Ella Shatswell also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Putnam City West will take on Broken Arrow at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Bixby, they will face off against Muskogee at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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