Washington extended their losing streak to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 2-17. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bloomfield Cardinals. The Hatchets were not able to make up for their loss to the Cardinals from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Mia Humphries put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Humphries was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Humphries wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ella Strange, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Bloomfield, they now have a winning record of 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 10th.
Like Washington, Bloomfield also got a great game from a two-way player: Farrah Hostetter. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits. Hostetter has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Washington will head out to face off against Shoals at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bloomfield, they will venture away from home to take on Shakamak at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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