Hermann had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Lutheran Cougars 15-5 on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bearcats, who have now won nine matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Taylor Carver made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI. That's the most strikeouts she has posted in her last six games.
In other batting news, Hermann got a massive performance out of Delilah Nobel, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kimber Hale, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Hermann always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Hermann's victory bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Lutheran, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 9-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hermann will face off against Louisiana at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lutheran, they will welcome Orchard Farm at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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