Falkner extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 13-1 to the New Site Royals. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Royals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-3 on Tuesday.
Falkner saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kady Duncan, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
As for New Site, their record now sits at 3-1-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by seven runs or more this season.
On New Site's side, Kendall Reese made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Reese has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those stolen bases were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Izzy Arnold was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Tori Banegas, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Looking ahead, Falkner will be playing at home against Tremont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Falkner will need to watch out since Tremont has now posted at least ten runs in their last three games. As for New Site, they will venture away from home to square off against Thrasher at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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