Quincy extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-5 in the process. They lost 18-1 to the Homer Trojans. The Orioles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
As for Homer, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Homer's part, Payten Minix made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Minix has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lani Miller, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riley Butler was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Quincy will head out to take on Eau Claire at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Homer, they will square off against Galesburg-Augusta at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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