
Dragons
05/13/25 vs Labette County | 12-2 |
05/12/25 vs Independence | 15-0 |
05/06/25 @ Labette County | 16-1 |
05/03/25 vs New Heights Christian Academy | 18-2 |
05/03/25 vs New Heights Christian Academy | 23-0 |
+ 6 more games |
Pittsburg had already won ten in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.2 runs) and they went ahead and made it 11 on Tuesday. They blew past the Labette County Grizzlies 12-2. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 16-1 last Tuesday.
Breck Slaughter spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brette Pasteur, who fired off two home runs, four RBI, and one double while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Megan Johnston, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Pittsburg kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 11 consecutive contests.
Pittsburg's win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Labette County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Pittsburg will challenge Riverton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Dragons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season. Labette County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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