Litchfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 17-0 to the Gillespie Miners. While getting shut out isn't ideal, Litchfield has not been shut out since back in March.
For Gillespie's part, Emma Gipson made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Gipson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Gipson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, six RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delaney Taylor, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Wrigley Releford, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Litchfield's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Gillespie, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
Litchfield will head out on the road to take on Staunton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Gillespie, they will be playing at home against Pana at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Gillespie will be looking to keep their 21-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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