After a string of seven wins dating back to last season, Portland's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell just short of the Fowlerville Gladiators by a score of 4-3. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Portland has scored all season.
For Fowlerville's part, Tori Briggs was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over eight innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Briggs has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Briggs was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tommi Kleinschmidt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4.
Having lost for the first time this season, Portland fell to 5-1. As for Fowlerville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-5-1 record this season.
Portland will head out on the road to challenge Eaton Rapids at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Portland's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Eaton Rapids' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fowlerville, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Saranac at 12:00 p.m. The last three games Fowlerville has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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