In what's become a running theme this season, Glenwood gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pleasant Plains Cardinals an 11-0 shutout. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Glenwood as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Irie Lohrenz's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ryleigh Kiel was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Karmen Edwards, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Glenwood's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 22-4. As for Pleasant Plains, their defeat dropped their record down to 19-11.
Glenwood is on the road again on Tuesday to play Decatur Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. Decatur Eisenhower is coming into the contest with eight straight losses at home, meaning Glenwood will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Pleasant Plains, they will head out on the road to face off against Auburn at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pleasant Plains' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Auburn's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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