Unity Reed had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-9 to make it 11. They came up short against the Gainesville Cardinals, falling 21-0. The Lions were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in May of 2023.
As for Gainesville, their record now sits at 5-7. That looming 21-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Gainesville's part, Ava Geist was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Geist has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Mia Farhat (UMW) and Cameryn Denhup did most of the damage at the plate: Farhat (UMW) got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and three RBI, while Denhup went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Denhup is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sa'Niyah Fugitt, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Coincidentally, Unity Reed and Gainesville will both be playing Patriot the next time they take the field. The Lions will head out to face the Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while the Cardinals will head out to face them at 6:00 p.m. on the 15th.
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