Tuesday just wasn't the day for Greeneview's offense. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-0), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as West Liberty-Salem apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Kennedy Dean spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mya Simpson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples.
On West Liberty-Salem's side, Kennedy Wallace was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. Wallace was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kaylee Blair was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Greeneview's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-9. As for West Liberty-Salem, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-8.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Fairbanks the next time they take the field. West Liberty-Salem will host Fairbanks at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, while Greeneview will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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