Irmo extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 32 on Friday, dropping them down to 0-20. They fell 9-5 to the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Yellow Jackets who fell 7-5 when the teams previously met back in April of 2025.
Malia Lewis made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Makenna Reimer, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
As for Dutch Fork, their victory ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-13. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Dutch Fork's side, Layla Peppers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Those 12 strikeouts gave Peppers a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Abigail Pouliot and Kate Chavis did most of the damage at the plate: Pouliot went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI, while Chavis went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI. Those two doubles gave Pouliot a new career-high. Caroline Caldwelll was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irmo will welcome South Aiken at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Dutch Fork, they will take on Union County at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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