Chesapeake was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 11-0 to the Dawson-Bryant Hornets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Chesapeake of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Dawson-Bryant's part, Abbie Deeds was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 13 over five innings pitched. Deeds has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Deeds was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Izzy Kitts, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Rylee Black was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Chesapeake's loss dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Dawson-Bryant, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chesapeake will challenge Gallia Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Chesapeake is facing Gallia Academy at the right time seeing as Gallia Academy is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Dawson-Bryant, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Ironton at 5:30 p.m. Ironton is on a five-game streak of home wins, Dawson-Bryant a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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