Byrd extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-9. They came up short against the Haughton Buccaneers, falling 17-2. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since March 15, 2022, but that streak is no more.
As for Haughton, the victory got them back to even at 9-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
For Haughton's part, Kallie Sanderlin looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Sanderlin has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Skylar Hogan was a standout: she fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-3. That's the most home runs she has posted over her last 11 games. The team also got some help courtesy of Clara Shaffer, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs.
Looking ahead, Byrd will host Glenmora at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Haughton, they will take on Rosepine in a tournament on Friday. The Buccaneers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Eagles have averaged an impressive 10.1 runs per game this season.
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