Clear Spring hit Hancock with a six-run second inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers fell 8-5 to the Blazers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Brooklyn McCusker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Hancock saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Taylor Weller, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI. Kayde Gaither also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Hancock has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. Clear Spring's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-10.
Hancock has already played their next match, a 20-8 win against Turkeyfoot Valley Area on the 5th. Clear Spring has also already played their next game (against Mountain Ridge), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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