In what's become a running theme this season, Lewis County gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears a 15-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Lewis County, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Macey Franklin made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Franklin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Franklin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Courtney Boggs, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and three RBI. Mackenzie Gregory was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
The victory made it two in a row for Lewis County and bumps their season record up to 8-3. As for Fairmont Senior, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis County will take on Buckhannon-Upshur at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Lewis County's favor as the squad sits on 13 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Buckhannon-Upshur has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Fairmont Senior will take on North Marion at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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