
Hornets
03/21/25 vs Seneca Valley | 19 |
03/24/25 @ Whitman | 17 |
05/01/25 @ Paint Branch | 15 |
04/02/25 @ Wootton | 15 |
04/09/25 @ Blair | 12 |
Damascus was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Paint Branch on Thursday. The Hornets were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over the Panthers. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by nine runs or more this season.
Ana DiGiandomenico and Katelynn Doyle were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, DiGiandomenico pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Doyle tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. DiGiandomenico has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, DiGiandomenico went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Doyle went 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was Doyle's first of the season.
In other batting news, Damascus let Kailyn Sheahin and Carlie Fogle run wild. Sheahin went 3-for-4 with three runs and four RBI, while Fogle went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and one RBI. That's the most RBI Sheahin has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Shiflett, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Damascus was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .406. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paint Branch only posted a batting average of .167.
Damascus has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3-1 record this season.
Damascus will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Paint Branch, they will square off against Whitman on Saturday.
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