Derry can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Ligonier Valley Rams out 2-1. This was payback for Derry, who suffered a 6-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Haylee Myers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Sophia Doherty was excellent, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Derry's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-10. As for Ligonier Valley, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Derry will take on Burrell at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ligonier Valley, they are on the road again on Monday to play Mt. Pleasant at 4:00 p.m. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Ligonier Valley: 1.2, Mt. Pleasant: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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