Blanchester had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Goshen Warriors by a score of 8-4 on Saturday. This was a revenge game for Blanchester, as the team was forced to settle for an 11-7 loss when these two played on Saturday.
Lilly Bates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Alayna Davenport was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Bailie Bare, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Blanchester's win ended an 11-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-15. As for Goshen, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Blanchester will square off against Clermont Northeastern at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Goshen, they will be playing at home against Western Brown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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