Lewisburg had already won seven in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it eight on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the DeSoto Central Jaguars 11-10. Lewisburg's win was all the more impressive since DeSoto Central was averaging only 3.38 runs allowed on the season.
Emma Abrams was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits. Abrams has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Abrams was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Leona Klaire Stokes and Bailee Davis did most of the damage at the plate: Stokes scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances, while Davis scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Stokes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Anna Etter, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
On DeSoto Central's side, Katelyn Short made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Lewisburg's victory was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for DeSoto Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewisburg will stay at home for another game and welcome Northwest Rankin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. DeSoto Central will take on South Panola at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. South Panola will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something DeSoto Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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