Genoa Central was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They walked away with an 8-5 win over the Bismarck Lions. The Dragons haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Emily McGuire was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Ali Pierce
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ali Pierce, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-5. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two). Another player making a difference was Brenley Ward, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Genoa Central's win bumped their record up to 13-4. As for Bismarck, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-7.
Looking ahead, Genoa Central will square off against Centerpoint at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.08 runs per game on average), something the Dragons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Bismarck, they will face off against Ashdown at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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