Lanphier can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 20-2 margin over the Springfield Southeast Spartans. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Lanphier also won the last time the pair played two weeks ago.
Maylee Payne was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit, only one earned run while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Payne was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maya Bennett and Tamaih Jefferson did most of the damage at the plate: Bennett went 3-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and four runs, while Jefferson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Jefferson is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Sammyha Middleton was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Lanphier's win ended a nine-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-20. As for Springfield Southeast, they dropped their record down to 0-13 with that loss, which was their 20th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Lanphier will take on Jacksonville at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lanphier will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last. As for Springfield Southeast, they will head out on the road to square off against Glenwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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