Salina Central can finally bid farewell to their nine-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Dodge City Demons as the Salina Central Mustangs made off with a 13-2 win. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for Salina Central this season.
Valerie VanZant was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. VanZant has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. VanZant was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Harper Turpin was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Grace Ostmeyer, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Dodge City's side, Emma Bell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Salina Central's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-10. As for Dodge City, they dropped their record down to 2-11 with that loss, which was their eighth straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Salina Central beat Dodge City by a score of 20-2 later that day.
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