For the second straight game, Pinecrest will face off against Pine Forest. The Patriots will take on the Trojans at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Pinecrest has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 24.
On Tuesday, Pinecrest came up short against Pine Forest and fell 8-5.
For Pine Forest's part, Aaliyah Roche was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Roche has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Savannah Winstead, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Bailey Melvin, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Pine Forest's victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-12. As for Pinecrest, their loss dropped their record down to 6-8.
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