Larned extended their losing streak to five on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-7. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smoky Valley Vikings. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Vikings this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on Tuesday.
Brooke Simmons was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Kendra Marvin also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Smoky Valley, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
On Smoky Valley's side, Riley Neywick was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Neywick has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Larned is set to square off against their familiar foe Haven at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Smoky Valley will take on rival Halstead at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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