It was a good run, but New London-Spicer unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 14-7 to the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers. New London-Spicer was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Thursday.
For Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted's part, Kirsten Heber tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits (and only one walk). Heber has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Breckyn Jonell was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Ari Keating, who scored a run and stole four bases while going 3-for-5.
New London-Spicer's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-7. As for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-16.
New London-Spicer will take on Annandale at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, they will be playing at home against Dassel-Cokato at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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