Banneker had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it 13. They came up short against the Newnan Cougars, falling 17-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in August.
As for Newnan, the win got them back to even at 9-9. Considering they have won eight matches by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Newnan's part, Piper Willey looked comfortable as she pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Willey has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cambree Thompson was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Gray, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run and four RBI.
Looking ahead, Banneker will take on Morrow at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newnan, they are taking a road trip to face off against Central at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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