In what's become a running theme this season, Western Boone gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Clinton Central Bulldogs a 7-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Western Boone, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Ally Lewis, who gave up just one hit and racked up 16 Ks to keep Clinton Central off the board. Lewis has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emma Shirley, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She 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 Gabby Lewis, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Western Boone's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Clinton Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Western Boone will be playing at home against Lebanon at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Lebanon will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Western Boone surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clinton Central, they will be playing at home against Rossville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rossville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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