Long Reach had lost five straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-6 to make it six. They came up short against the Howard Lions, falling 8-0. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Lightning haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for Howard, they moved to 7-4-1 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won six contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Howard's part, Kiersten Black was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Black has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Meleah Hannie, who went 1-for-4 with three runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Long Reach is set to take on their familiar foe Oakland Mills at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Howard will square off against rival Glenelg at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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