Lowell came into Saturday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Rensselaer Central Bombers out 7-6.
Kaylee Meeks was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off one hit. Meeks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Meeks was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, Lowell got a big performance out of Brook Sheerwood, who went 1-for-1 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Preslee Hill, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
On Rensselaer Central's side, Brynn Hannon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Lowell's victory bumped their record up to 7-13. As for Rensselaer Central, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-6.
Lowell has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Hobart at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Hobart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Rensselaer Central, they will be playing at home against Tri-County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Tri-County will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Rensselaer Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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