McCutcheon extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-5 in the process. They lost 13-4 to the Brownsburg Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mavericks of the 15-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Kacie Nading was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Kaidynn Peckinpaugh, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run.
As for Brownsburg, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by nine runs or more this season.
On Brownsburg's side, Etta Schroering looked comfortable as she pitched 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Schroering has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tatum Hunt, who fired off two home runs and six RBI while going 4-for-4. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Bailey Paddock also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCutcheon will be taking part in a tournament against Franklin Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Mavericks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flashes have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season. As for Brownsburg, they will take on North Central at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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