West Liberty-Salem was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southeastern Local Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Liberty-Salem of the 13-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brielle Milliron made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Southeastern Local's side, Reese Wells spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Wells has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kenna Morgan was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Allie Lewis, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
West Liberty-Salem's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Southeastern Local, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
West Liberty-Salem will be playing in front of their home fans against Northeastern at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Southeastern Local, they will head out on the road to challenge Triad at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Triad: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Southeastern Local has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road dating back to last season.
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