Coshocton couldn't quite beat New Lexington on Tuesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-run defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Coshocton Redskins fell just short of the New Lexington Panthers by a score of 5-3. The loss continues a trend for Coshocton in their matchups with New Lexington: they've now lost four in a row.
Savannah Gambill was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Gambill has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gambill was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mallorie Stamper was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Like Coshocton, New Lexington also got a great game from a two-way player: Abby Wilson. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Wilson was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Wilson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Newlon, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Coshocton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-21. As for New Lexington, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-13.
As of now, neither Coshocton nor New Lexington have any future games scheduled.
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