It was a good run, but Emporia unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Iola Mustangs by a score of 5-4. Emporia was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Iola apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Friday.
Emporia saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marley Sewell, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Sewell is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
Emporia's loss dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Iola, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Emporia is on the road again on Tuesday to play Topeka at 4:00 p.m. As for Iola, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Wellsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Iola is facing Wellsville at the right time seeing as Wellsville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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