After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Alexander Central, Maiden was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Bandys Trojans out 8-6. For Maiden, this counts as revenge for the 8-7 loss Bandys walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Raegan Rembert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Macy Michael was incredible, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Ella Bryan was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
On Bandys' side, Addie Goble was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jessie Sipe, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Maiden's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Bandys, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2.
Maiden will head out on the road to square off against Bunker Hill at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bunker Hill will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Maiden surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bandys, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Newton-Conover at 6:00 p.m. Newton-Conover hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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