Southmont couldn't quite beat Lebanon on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 14-run loss they were dealt on Thursday. The Southmont Mounties fell just short of the Lebanon Tigers by a score of 11-9. The defeat continues a trend for Southmont in their matchups with Lebanon: they've now lost four in a row.
Anna Stokes and Jayden Dagley did some serious damage despite the final result: Stokes scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Dagley scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4. Stokes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Catie Himes, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Lebanon's side, Krryn Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Miller was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on MacKenzie Carey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5. Hannah Wilborn was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Southmont's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Lebanon, they pushed their record up to 17-9 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Southmont will head out on the road to face off against Western Boone at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Western Boone is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Lebanon, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Danville, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. One thing working in Lebanon's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.
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