Maconaquah was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 10-3 to the Southwood Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Maconaquah of the 9-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Blayklee Buman was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. Buman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Buman was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Shaela Brazzel was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Southwood's side, Natalie Sutphin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Grace Lambert was a standout: she scored a run while going 2-for-4. Lili Combs was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Maconaquah's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Southwood, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with that win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maconaquah will square off against Peru at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Maconaquah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Southwood, they will head out on the road to challenge Northfield at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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