Pandora-Gilboa extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-11 in the process. They came up short against the Arcadia Redskins, falling 12-2. The Rockets were not able to make up for their defeat to the Redskins from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Pandora-Gilboa saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was McKenna Deken, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Arcadia, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-7. That ten run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On Arcadia's side, Alanna Tucker made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Tucker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Arcadia got a massive performance out of Averie Smarr, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Addyson McCartney, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pandora-Gilboa will host Hardin Northern at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Polar Bears have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Arcadia, they will be playing at home against Lakota at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Redskins' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raiders have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season.
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