Sherwood had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped down to 2-16 to make it eight. They lost 12-5 to the Lafayette County Huskers. The Marksmen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Huskers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Lyah Powell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Lafayette County, the victory got them back to even at 12-12. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
On Lafayette County's side, Myla Petersen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Petersen was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in October of 2024.
Petersen wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava Amos, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. Jenna Dieckmann was another, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
Looking ahead, Sherwood will take on Early at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lafayette County, they will square off against Odessa at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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