Nichols had to endure a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the East Aurora Blue Devils 6-4. Nichols' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Reyes Rodriguez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits. She also set a new season high mark in earned runs with no.
On the hitting side, Nichols let Riley Keller and Brynn Bacak loose on the outfield. Keller scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Bacak scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Nichols' win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3. As for East Aurora, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-2.
Nichols is on the road again on Saturday to play Williamsville North at 5:15 p.m. As for East Aurora, they will challenge Kennedy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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