Banneker extended their losing streak to nine on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-10. They came up short against the Lovejoy Wildcats, falling 14-2. The Trojans were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in September of 2024.
As for Lovejoy, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5. Considering they have won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Lovejoy's part, Taylin Freeman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Freeman has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Shunya Bruton was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those six stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Kennedi Harley was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
While Banneker had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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