Astoria/VIT can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 17-11 margin over the Lewistown Indians. Considering Astoria/VIT has won five contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Dixie Chenoweth was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances. Lily Lehman was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Lewistown's side, Miley Sours made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with five RBI, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Joley McLaughlin, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Lewistown was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Astoria/VIT's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Lewistown, their loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Bushnell-Prairie City the next time they take the field. Lewistown will host Bushnell-Prairie City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Astoria/VIT will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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