After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, Hartford Central finally came back down to earth on Saturday. They lost 8-1 to the Granville Golden Horde. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Hartford Central has scored all season.
For Granville's part, Lauren Bascom spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up 14 Ks. Bascom has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Megan Decker was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Baker, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Hartford Central's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Granville, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hartford Central will face off against North Warren Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hartford Central is facing North Warren Central at the right time seeing as North Warren Central is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Granville, they are on the road again on Monday to play Argyle at 4:30 p.m. Granville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11 runs per game this season.
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