Eastern had lost seven straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-13 to make it eight. They came up short against the Henryville Hornets, falling 7-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Musketeers of the 4-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Henryville, they now have a winning record of 10-9. Considering they have won six games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Henryville's part, not much got past Kyleigh Lienhart, who gave up just a hit and racked up nine Ks to keep Eastern off the board. Lienhart has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Laylee Nicholson was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Haylee Nicholas, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Eastern will take on Silver Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Dragons will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Musketeers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Henryville, they will face off against Clarksville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Generals have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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