L.W. Higgins extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-8. They lost 21-2 to the Benjamin Franklin Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Hurricanes of the 22-19 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Benjamin Franklin, their win bumped their record up to 5-9. That looming 21-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Benjamin Franklin's part, Mia Mornay made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs but no hits. Mornay has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. Those triples were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Benjamin Franklin got a massive performance out of Sadie Mehok, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. Mehok is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Josephine Thomson, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. L.W. Higgins will head out to face off against John Ehret at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Hurricanes will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will square off against Bonnabel at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bruins have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.13 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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