Rye Cove dropped their record down to 10-3 on Friday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Eastside Spartans by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since May 15, 2024.
Allison Akers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rye Cove saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kenzie Hood, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
As for Eastside, the win keeps they at an undefeated 11-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average this season.
On Eastside's side, Braelyn Hall made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Hall was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Rye Cove will challenge rival J.I. Burton on Monday. Meanwhile, Eastside is set to take on their familiar foe Castlewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in the Spartans' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while the Blue Devils have been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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