Cayuga can finally bid farewell to their ten-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the LaPoynor Flyers 8-7. The win was just what Cayuga needed coming off of a 13-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Brandi Douglas spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Tatum Willingham was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a stolen base, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Busby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Cayuga's victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-19-1. As for LaPoynor, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Cayuga beat LaPoynor by a score of 8-7.
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