Logansport typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday LaSalle proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Logansport Tigers by a score of 7-3. That's more bragging rights for LaSalle, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Rheese Martin spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Kinzee Nino was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Murphrey, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Logansport's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings played and she was also dialed-in: Avery Creech gave up just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Creech has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Caroline Magee and Emmarie Atkins did some serious damage despite the final result: Magee went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Atkins went 1-for-3 with a home run.
LaSalle now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Logansport, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 17-4.
LaSalle will be playing in front of their home fans against Mangham at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Logansport will take on Parkway at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Logansport's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Parkway's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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