Lanphier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Danville Vikings by a score of 23-22. One positive for Lanphier, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Tamaih Jefferson and Naveah Montgomery did some serious damage despite the final result: Jefferson scored five runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances, while Montgomery went 4-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Journey Doss, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Lanphier lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Lanphier's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Danville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lanphier's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Rochester at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Danville will take on Oakwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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