Sturgeon extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 8-7-1. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Higbee Tigers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Bulldogs have suffered since September 9, 2024.
Aydra Ladyman
| 10/08/25 @ Harrisburg | 2 |
| 09/25/25 @ New Franklin | 5 |
| 10/06/25 vs Wellsville-Middletown | 5 |
| 10/02/25 vs Glasgow | 7 |
| 10/09/25 @ Paris | 10 |
Aydra Ladyman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Sturgeon saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adalyn Dixon, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That hit marked the first that Dixon has got this season.
As for Higbee, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of two runs across that stretch.
On Higbee's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Kiersten Rockett gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. Rockett has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
As of now, neither Sturgeon nor Higbee have any future games scheduled.
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