Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Melbourne couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Mayflower Eagles by a score of 2-0 on Friday. Considering the last time the Bearkatz couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
Kallie Thornton
| 05/16/25 vs Mayflower | 5 |
| 05/15/25 vs Lincoln | 10 |
| 05/10/25 vs Salem | 8 |
| 05/09/25 vs Walnut Ridge | 9 |
| 05/08/25 vs Manila | 10 |
| + 9 more games |
Kallie Thornton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
Melbourne's loss dropped their record down to 20-7. As for Mayflower, they are on a roll lately: they've won 14 of their last 15 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
As of now, neither Melbourne nor Mayflower have any future games scheduled.
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