Lewis Central can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Shenandoah Mustangs 3-1. This was payback for Lewis Central, who suffered a 7-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Emerson Coziahr spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lewis Central saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kyleigh Moore, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Madison Johnette was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Lewis Central's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-17. As for Shenandoah, their loss dropped their record down to 12-15.
Lewis Central didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-4 defeat vs. Atlantic on the 28th. As for Shenandoah, they will head out on the road to challenge Lenox at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Lenox will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Shenandoah surely won't give up without a fight.
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