Council Grove came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the West Franklin Falcons 6-4. The victory was just what Council Grove needed coming off of an 18-0 loss in their prior game.
Kaedyn Litke made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Litke has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Litke was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Faith Blosser was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Council Grove's win ended a 15-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for West Franklin, they have fallen quite a ways from their 13-5 record last season and are now at 2-5.
Council Grove will have a chance to go back-to-back against West Franklin: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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