Blair never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 8-0 margin over the Waverly Vikings. The Bears might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by seven runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Brooke Janning's shutout, as she gave up just one hit and racked up 15 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mia McClain and Laynie Brown did most of the damage at the plate: McClain scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Brown scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Blair didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 15 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in August.
Blair pushed their record up to 18-5 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Waverly, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blair will host Elkhorn North at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Blair is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Waverly, they will take on York at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. York is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
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