Braxton County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 27 on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-24 in the process. They came up short against the South Harrison Hawks, falling 18-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Hawks this season, with their most recent loss being a 15-0 defeat back in April.
As for South Harrison, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-13. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For South Harrison's part, the result came thanks to Ava Louk's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up six Ks. Louk has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Emily Squires was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riley Myers was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Braxton County does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for South Harrison, they have already played their next matchup, a 9-1 loss against Doddridge County on the 8th.
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