Lexington extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 10-11 in the process. They lost 12-2 to the Prairie Central Hawks. The match marked the Minutemen's lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
As for Prairie Central, they pushed their record up to 13-13 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. The result was nothing new for the Hawks, who have now won nine games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Prairie Central's part, Faith Fields made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off one hit. Fields has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kate Slagel was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Maggie Fehr also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lexington will welcome Deer Creek-Mackinaw at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Chiefs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Minutemen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Prairie Central, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Pontiac at 4:30 p.m.
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