Fort Hill had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it six. They came up short against the Frankfort Falcons, falling 10-2. If the Sentinels were looking for revenge after losing 17-9 to the Falcons when the teams met back in April of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Fort Hill saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brynnan Wigger, who went 2-for-3 with two runs. Nakiah Dunn also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Frankfort, the win keeps they at an undefeated 14-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 11.3 runs this season.
On Frankfort's side, Rylee Mangold made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Mangold has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Frankfort let Claire Westfall and Adison Pritts run wild. Westfall went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Pritts went 1-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Tayler Likens, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Hill will welcome Saint James at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Sentinels' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Frankfort, they will face off against Berkeley Springs at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Indians have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.39 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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