Hays had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs), and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Salina Central Mustangs.
For Salina Central's part, Valerie VanZant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. VanZant has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Hays' win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-6. As for Salina Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Hays by a score of 14-5 later that day.
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