Lebanon extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They lost 12-4 to the Tri-West Hendricks Bruins. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 1-0 to the Bruins when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
MacKenzie Carey was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Addyson Zell, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Tri-West Hendricks, their victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Tri-West Hendricks' side, Natalie Tharp made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Tharp has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Savannah Neal was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Averi Lance also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Looking ahead, Lebanon will take on Greenwood at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they will challenge Triton Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The game will give the Bruins their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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