Lewis & Clark had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-14 to make it 13. They fell just short of the Cheney Blackhawks by a score of 4-3. The Tigers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Blackhawks earlier this season, when they won 14-10.
Kara Goetz spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Beibhinn Kilgore and Evelyn Berry did some serious damage despite the final result: Kilgore went 1-for-4 with one home run, while Berry went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
As for Cheney, their win bumped their record up to 7-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 26, 2024.
On Cheney's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Maddy Hurley gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up ten Ks. Hurley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mia Ashcroft was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, one stolen base, and one run. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Millie Beito, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis & Clark will square off against Gonzaga Prep at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers are facing the Bullpups at the right time seeing as the Bullpups are stuck on a 19-game losing streak. As for Cheney, they will challenge Ridgeline at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.82 runs per game on average), something the Blackhawks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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