Lockport extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 3-6 in the process. They lost 19-12 to the Lewiston-Porter Lancers. The Lions were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lancers earlier this season, when they won 17-0.
As for Lewiston-Porter, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-7 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Lewiston-Porter's part, Scarlett Sloma made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Sloma was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with two triples, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lewiston-Porter got a massive performance out of Alyssa Dashineau, who got on base in four of her six plate appearances with four runs, two doubles, and two RBI. Gianna Venditti was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Lockport will be playing in front of their home fans against Niagara Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wolverines' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Lions' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lewiston-Porter, they will venture away from home to face off against Kenmore West at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lancers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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