River View extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-19 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Maysville Panthers. The Black Bears were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Regan Foster put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Foster was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Rylee Lechner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Maysville, with the victory, they broke their ten-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 11th.
On Maysville's side, Taylor Freeland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits. Freeland has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kaelynne Mitton was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Kam Brooks was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one RBI.
Looking ahead, River View will square off against Sandy Valley at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Maysville, they will take on Meadowbrook at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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