Lexington's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Independence Eagles by a score of 10-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Ashlynn Utley spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
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At the plate, Devin Brown was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kk Simko, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lexington hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most four strikeouts in nine consecutive games.
Lexington's win bumped their record up to 13-6-1. As for Independence, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-6.
Coming up, Lexington will face off against Bedford North Lawrence at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Independence, they will square off against Central Hardin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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