Leo put the finishing touches on their 12th blowout victory of the season on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the East Noble Knights a 10-0 shutout. Leo is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 11 straight.
The result came thanks to Mackenzie Arroyo's shutout, as she gave up just one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Carley Funk and Lillian Pierce did most of the damage at the plate: Funk scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Pierce scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Sara Hoeppner was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Leo's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for East Noble, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-5 record this season.
Leo will face off against Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Leo is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. As for East Noble, they will be playing at home against Norwell at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. East Noble is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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