It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Solanco can now relate to. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the South Western Mustangs on Thursday. Solanco's loss signaled the end of their eight-game winning streak.
For South Western's part, Jayda Koontz was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). Koontz was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kinsley Proepper was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kelsey Smith, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
Solanco's defeat dropped their record down to 8-2. As for South Western, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 24-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Solanco will take on Thomas Jefferson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last four games Thomas Jefferson has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for South Western, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Bayard Rustin at 4:00 p.m. South Western will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak alive.
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