If Silex was riding high fresh off their 9-0 takedown of Van-Far on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Owls fell 5-0 to the North Callaway Thunderbirds on Thursday. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Owls were not able to get on the board.
Rylan Harris spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Silex saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylen Jensen, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Austyn Van Horn also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Silex's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6. As for North Callaway, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 17-7.
Looking ahead, Silex will host Monroe City at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for North Callaway, they will be taking part in a tournament against California at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday.
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