Willows had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 victory over the Live Oak Lions on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Willows, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kimberly Garrison spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Willows' win was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Cobb, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
On Live Oak's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Brooklyn Murphey gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
Willows' victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-11-1. As for Live Oak, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Willows beat Live Oak by a score of 5-3.
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