Valley Forge extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 21 on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 0-19 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Bay Rockets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rockets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 20-7 back in April.
As for Bay, their victory bumped their record up to 4-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 2, 2024.
For Bay's part, Katie Sommers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Sommers.
At the plate, Caitie Petersen was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Maeve McFarland, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
While Valley Forge had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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