South Central extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-5 in the process. They came up short against the Lanesville Eagles, falling 12-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rebels of the 12-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Lanesville, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 3-9. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games.
For Lanesville's part, Makenna Mills was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Mills has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Madelyn Magner was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Albers, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, South Central will face off against Henryville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lanesville, they will square off against Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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