Lewisburg dropped to 17-6-1 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the DeSoto Central Jaguars. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Patriots haven't been shut out since back in February.
As for DeSoto Central, they pushed their record up to 21-1 with the win, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
For DeSoto Central's part, Lewisburg's batters probably weren't too happy with Colby Young, who pitched a no hitter and racked up seven Ks (she gave up zero walks). Young has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katelyn Short, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lewisburg will venture away from home to take on Hernando at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 8.2 runs per game this season. As for DeSoto Central, they are taking a road trip to face off against Tupelo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Jaguars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Golden Wave have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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