Clarion-Limestone had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it seven. They fell just short of the Karns City Gremlins by a score of 4-3. If the Lions were looking for revenge after losing 31-15 to the Gremlins when the teams met back in April of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Karns City, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
For Karns City's part, Addison Burrows spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Burrows has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lyrik Reed, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season. Aubrey Taylor was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarion-Limestone will take on Johnsonburg at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Karns City, they will challenge Keystone at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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