Lancaster Mennonite extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 12 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Annville-Cleona Dutchmen. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Dutchmen this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 27-0 on April 9th.
As for Annville-Cleona, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by six runs or more this season.
For Annville-Cleona's part, Zoe Miller and Temperence Brubaker were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Miller pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Brubaker pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Miller has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Miller went 1-for-2 with two runs, while Brubaker went a perfect 1-for-1 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave Brubaker a new career-high.
In other batting news, Annville-Cleona let Kaci Potter and Nia Hafey run wild. Potter went 1-for-2 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Hafey got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave Potter a new career-high. Abigail Evans also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lancaster Mennonite will take on rival Columbia at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Annville-Cleona is set to challenge their familiar foe Lancaster Catholic at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Dutchmen 4, the Crusaders 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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