Buckeye Local hit Toronto with a seven-run fifth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Knights came up short against the Panthers, falling 9-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Knights of the 7-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Laney Danko was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Danko was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Danko wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Isabelle Cattrell, who went 1-for-2 with one triple.
Toronto has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Buckeye Local, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 7-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Toronto will venture away from home to square off against Bridgeport at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Buckeye Local, they will head out on the road to take on Barnesville at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Shamrocks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Panthers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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