Swanton can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They never let the Jefferson Wildcats onto the board and left with a 5-0 win.
Taylor Forrest made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Forrest has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Forrest was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Payton DeTray was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Swanton's victory bumped their record up to 10-8. As for Jefferson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-14-2 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Swanton will challenge Toledo Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Swanton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Jefferson, they will head out on the road to square off against Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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