Fieldcrest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They lost 7-0 to the Serena Huskers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fieldcrest of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Serena's part, the result came thanks to Jenna Setchell's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up six Ks. Setchell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, RayElle Brennan was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Maddie Young was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Fieldcrest's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Serena, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Fieldcrest will head out on the road to challenge Prairie Central at 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Prairie Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Serena, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Parkview Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. Serena will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
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