Proctor extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-3 in the process. They came up short against the Rome Free Academy Black Knights, falling 18-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Rome Free Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
For Rome Free Academy's part, Madison Safin and Sophia Tosti were major factors while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Safin tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Tosti struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Safin has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Safin went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI, while Tosti went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those doubles were Tosti's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Haylee Bostwick, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kenidee Campbell, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Proctor will take on rival Vernon-Verona-Sherrill at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rome Free Academy is set to square off against their familiar foe Whitesboro at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Black Knights are on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), the Warriors a three-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
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