Viewmont had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 3-3 to make it nine. They came up short against the Dixie Flyers, falling 9-1. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Vikings couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Dixie, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Considering they have won six matchups by more than seven runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
For Dixie's part, Layla London made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. London has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Morgan Staheli and Eliza Kesterson did most of the damage at the plate: Staheli went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Kesterson went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Kesterson is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was PEYTON HATCH, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Coming up, Viewmont will square off against Clearfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Dixie, they will take on Milford at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Flyers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season.
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