Portsmouth was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Dawson-Bryant Hornets by a score of 8-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Portsmouth of the 7-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Emily Cheatham was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-5 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Portsmouth kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Dawson-Bryant's side, Abbie Deeds spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 15 Ks. Deeds has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Dawson-Bryant got a big performance out of Izzy Kitts, who scored a run while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kasey Vanderhoof, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
Portsmouth's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Dawson-Bryant, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing South Point the next time they take the field. Portsmouth will host South Point at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Dawson-Bryant will host them at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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