Layton extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 2-17. They lost 16-6 to the Hunter Wolverines. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wolverines apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2017.
Emily Pauni stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Serenity Overton, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
As for Hunter, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
On Hunter's side, IZABELLA MAILO and LEILA AIONO did most of the damage at the plate: MAILO fired off three home runs, eight RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4, while AIONO fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those three home runs gave MAILO a new career-high. Another player making a difference was JORDYN NAPOLES, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs.
Layton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 11-0 defeat against Bear River on the 18th. As for Hunter, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-5 loss against Alta on the 18th.
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