Long Reach dropped their record down to 4-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 11-1 to the Howard Lions. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Lions this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 8-0 last Tuesday.
As for Howard, their record is now 9-6-1. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won eight matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Howard's part, Kiersten Black made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Black has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Howard let Meleah Hannie and Hadley Coleman run wild. Hannie went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI, while Coleman went 1-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Aila Claypool was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Long Reach is set to challenge their familiar foe Oakland Mills at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Howard will face off against rival Reservoir at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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