Lewis Central was the 14-0 winner over Jefferson when they last played one another back in July of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Lewis Central Titans fell 6-3 to the Jefferson Yellowjackets on Monday. Lewis Central has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alyssa Griffin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kyleigh Moore was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Jefferson's side, Carley Steinspring spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits. Steinspring has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Van Soelen was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Taryn Gant, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Lewis Central's defeat dropped their record down to 10-18. As for Jefferson, their victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 20-17.
Lewis Central will square off against Sioux City North at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Jefferson, they will be playing at home against Sergeant Bluff-Luton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sergeant Bluff-Luton's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Jefferson's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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