Rosman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They suffered a rough 17-6 defeat at the hands of the Owen Warhorses. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rosman of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Abby McCall was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Savanah Green, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Owen's side, Elly Wright was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Wright has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Wright was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Owen let Easton Whitson and Hannah Norton loose on the outfield. Whitson got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Norton got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Mia Roland, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5.
Rosman now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Owen, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rosman will take on Draughn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Owen, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Freedom at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Owen will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive.
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