Southern/Diller-Odell lost to North Andrew back in September of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. Southern/Diller-Odell won by a run and slipped past the North Andrew Cardinals 5-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Southern/Diller-Odell.
Reegan Lauby was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in September of 2023. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Lauby wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Reece Barnard, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Maddie Parde was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Southern/Diller-Odell didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with nine strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive games.
Southern/Diller-Odell's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for North Andrew, they dropped their record down to 1-1 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Southern/Diller-Odell will host Freeman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Andrew, they will venture away from home to face off against Northeast Nodaway at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last six games North Andrew has played (dating back to last season) have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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