After a string of seven wins, Keyser's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell just short of the Petersburg Vikings by a score of 5-4. Keyser was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Petersburg apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Layton Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits.
On the hitting side, Tayler Likens was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Brielle Root, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Keyser's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-8. As for Petersburg, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5.
Keyser will challenge Hampshire at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Keyser is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road. Petersburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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