Alliance had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the Waynedale Golden Bears out 5-3.
Lilly White spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Alliance let Alexa Brown and Tasia Hendershot loose on the outfield. Brown went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Hendershot went 2-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Waynedale's side, Kaitlyn Miller put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Miller was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Carleigh Lynch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. Nevaeh Persinger was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Alliance's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. As for Waynedale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alliance will face off against Carrollton at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waynedale, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Hillsdale at 5:00 p.m. The last five games Waynedale has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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