Taylorville had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Riverton Hawks on Wednesday as the Taylorville Tornadoes made off with a 19-1 victory. Taylorville's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
GRACE ROGERS and HOPE KIETZMAN were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, ROGERS struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, KIETZMAN tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, ROGERS scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while KIETZMAN scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, KYLEIGH HEIMSNESS was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of REECE BROCKELSBY, who scored two runs while getting on base in all two of her plate appearances.
Taylorville's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-10. As for Riverton, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-17.
Taylorville is on the road again on Thursday to play Pana at 4:30 p.m. Taylorville will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Riverton, they will head out on the road to challenge New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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