Nemaha Central extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Monday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sabetha Bluejays. That's two games in a row now that the Thunder have lost by just one run.
As for Sabetha, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
For Sabetha's part, Emerson Strahm looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Strahm has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Regan Hasenkamp was incredible, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jyllian Stapleton, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Coincidentally, Nemaha Central and Sabetha will both be playing Perry-Lecompton the next time they take the field. The Bluejays will host the Kaws at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Thunder will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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