Divine Child had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 11-9 victory over the Lutheran North Mustangs on Tuesday. Divine Child's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Lutheran North's part, Elizabeth Jones was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off nine hits. Jones was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Natalie Gerbino made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with five RBI, a run, and a double. Sophia Heidrich was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her seven plate appearances.
Divine Child's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Lutheran North, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Divine Child beat Lutheran North by a score of 5-2 later that day.
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