Eastern had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Austin Eagles with a sharp 22-3 victory on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Eastern considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Sidney Patton and Bracie Jackson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Patton struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Jackson tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Patton scored two runs while going 2-for-5, while Jackson scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
In other batting news, Raelynn Henderson was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Adriana Dolleris, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Eastern's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-4. As for Austin, their defeat was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Eastern will head out on the road to face off against Springs Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Austin, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against New Washington at 5:30 p.m.
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