After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Penney brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against the Lathrop Mules by a score of 11-6 on Tuesday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Hornets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Braelynn Calton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isabella Baker, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Briauna Conkling, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Penney was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .424. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Penney's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-15. As for Lathrop, they now have a losing record at 10-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Penney's road trip will continue as they head out to face East Buchanan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Penney is facing East Buchanan at the right time seeing as East Buchanan is stuck on a 22-game losing streak. As for Lathrop, they will take on Cameron at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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