Peabody Veterans Memorial extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-6 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Danvers Falcons. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Falcons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-6 on April 2nd.
Lizzy Bettencourt made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. Jaelyn Emerson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Danvers, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 24, 2024.
On Danvers' side, Skylar Coakley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addi McCarty, who fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyla Moroney, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Peabody Veterans Memorial will head out to face off against Winthrop at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.8 runs per game on average), something the Tanners will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Danvers, they are taking a road trip to take on Swampscott at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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