Irmo extended their losing streak to nine on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Dutch Fork Silver Foxes. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Yellow Jackets have suffered since May 4, 2024.
As for Dutch Fork, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-10 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
For Dutch Fork's part, Layla Peppers was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit over seven innings pitched. Peppers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Peppers wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Haley Alderman, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one double. Those three hits gave Alderman a new career-high. Ayanna Russell also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Irmo will square off against White Knoll at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Yellow Jackets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Timberwolves have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Dutch Fork, they will take on Gray Collegiate Academy at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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