Thomas Walker had lost 13 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 0-14 to make it 14. They lost 14-0 to the Eastside Spartans. If the Pioneers were looking for revenge after losing 22-0 to the Spartans when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Eastside, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 18-2. Their pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last three matchups.
For Eastside's part, Braelyn Hall made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Hall has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other pitching news, Zoe Sartin looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April.
Back at the plate, Haley Day was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Dakota Clay was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Coming up, Thomas Walker will challenge Hurley at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers are facing the Rebels at the right time seeing as the Rebels are stuck on a three-game losing streak. Eastside will be paying especially close attention to Thomas Walker's game: after Thomas Walker faces off against Hurley, they'll take on Eastside again at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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