After a string of three wins, Cowanesque Valley's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Towanda Black Knights. Cowanesque Valley has struggled against Towanda recently, as their contest on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
For Towanda's part, Shaylee Greenland was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Greenland has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Greenland was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Evans was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Payton Perry was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
Cowanesque Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 8-2. As for Towanda, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Cowanesque Valley will head out on the road to take on Wellsville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wellsville is on a eight-game streak of home wins, Cowanesque Valley a six-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season)-- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. As for Towanda, they will head out on the road to challenge Notre Dame at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Towanda is facing Notre Dame at the right time seeing as Notre Dame is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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