Blackman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They suffered a tough 11-2 defeat at the hands of the Oakland Patriots. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Blackman of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Sophia Sullivan was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Oakland's side, Chloe Aaron made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. Aaron has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Aaron was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Jazmyne Watkins was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Kathleen Freeman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Blackman's defeat dropped their record down to 8-21. As for Oakland, their win bumped their record up to 15-10.
Blackman will be playing in front of their home fans against Oakland at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. As for Oakland, they will head out on the road to square off against Rockvale at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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