W.S. Neal extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 1-6. They lost 11-2 to the Excel Panthers. The Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2025.
Lily Dubose spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and eight unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, W.S. Neal saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Shelly, who went 1-for-3 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that Shelly has hit this season.
As for Excel, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-3. Considering they have won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Excel's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Avery Duke gave up only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Those 11 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Duke.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emilee Gulsby, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. Another player making a difference was Lillian Martin, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. W.S. Neal will head out to face off against T.R. Miller at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Excel, they will venture away from home to square off against Straughn at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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