Nute extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-4. They came up short against the Portsmouth Christian Academy Eagles, falling 17-7. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-7 on Wednesday.
Azlyn Picard and Amelia Currier stepped up to the plate in a big way. Picard went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple, while Currier went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Jules Luca was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Portsmouth Christian Academy's side, Zuri Petlick and Lexi Jordan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Petlick didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Jordan pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Petlick got on base in four of her six plate appearances with one run, while Jordan got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Portsmouth Christian Academy got a massive performance out of Eliza Arwood, who went 2-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Anderson, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Nute didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 19-1 loss against Newmarket on the 17th. As for Portsmouth Christian Academy, they have also already played their next contest, a 14-0 victory against Wilton-Lyndeborough on the 17th.
