Loudonville extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-9 in the process. They came up short against the Centerburg Trojans, falling 13-1. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Redbirds couldn't push the score so high this time.
Loudonville saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jocelyn Kegley, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Centerburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Centerburg's side, Morgan Beaver spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Beaver has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Centerburg got a massive performance out of Lydia Gribben, who went 3-for-4 with three doubles and four RBI. Those four RBI gave Gribben a new career-high. Sydnee Schoonover also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Loudonville is set to face off against their familiar foe Danville at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Centerburg will square off against rival Cardington-Lincoln at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Trojans 3.4, the Pirates 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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