Independence extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-3 in the process. They came up short against the Paul VI Panthers, falling 11-1. That's two games in a row now that the Blue Devils have lost by exactly ten runs.
Lila Manfredonia
| 04/24/25 vs Paul VI | 11 |
| 04/21/25 vs South Florence | 11 |
| 04/17/25 @ Ellet | 12 |
| 04/14/25 @ Cuyahoga Heights | 5 |
Lila Manfredonia put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple and one run.
Manfredonia wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Paige Priebe, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Paul VI, their record is now 12-10. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
Like Independence, Paul VI also got a great game from a two-way player: Anisa Noorani. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the most strikeouts Noorani has posted since back in March. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Presley Gatlin and Ashley Robinson did most of the damage at the plate: Gatlin went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Robinson went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs Robinson has posted over her last 11 contests. McKenna Drawbaugh was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence will take on New London at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Paul VI, they will square off against Bishop O'Connell at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight.
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