DeSoto Central extended their postseason success on Thursday against Lewisburg. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lewisburg Patriots and snuck past 4-3. The victory was nothing new for DeSoto Central as they're now sitting on four straight.
Colby Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Katelyn Short, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI. Makayla Jamison was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
On Lewisburg's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Emma Abrams gave up just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Leona Klaire Stokes and Kara Walker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Stokes scored a run while going 3-for-4, while Walker scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Lewisburg hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as DeSoto Central struck out eight times.
DeSoto Central's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 20-10. As for Lewisburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 24-6.
As of now, neither DeSoto Central nor Lewisburg have any future games scheduled.
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