Fostoria extended their losing streak to 12 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-17 in the process. They came up short against the Port Clinton Redskins, falling 18-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Redmen of the 5-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Lilliana Bernal was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one double.
As for Port Clinton, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-11. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
On Port Clinton's side, Ashton Sanchez made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Sanchez has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bella Belden, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Jae Mazur was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fostoria will challenge Liberty-Benton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Port Clinton, they will face off against Edison at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Redskins will need to watch out since the Chargers have now posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups.
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