Williamstown came into Thursday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Webster County Highlanders 5-4. That's more bragging rights for Williamstown, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Webster County's part, Darryn Loughridge spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks. Loughridge has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Madison Tharp and Hannah Wayne did some serious damage despite the final result: Tharp scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Wayne went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Webster County didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Williamstown's win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-22. As for Webster County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
Williamstown didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 20-1 defeat vs. St. Marys on the 29th. Webster County has also already played their next game, a 17-0 victory against Tygarts Valley on the 26th.
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