Tri-West Hendricks had won four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 6-7 to make it five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Lebanon Tigers a 1-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 7-6 on Monday.
The result came thanks to Natalie Tharp's shutout, as she gave up just seven hits and racked up six Ks.
Peyton Norman
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At the plate, Tri-West Hendricks' win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Norman, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles. Those two doubles gave Norman a new career-high. Reya Ortiz also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Lebanon, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-6 record this season. The game marked the first time this year in which they were not able to get on the board.
On Lebanon's side, Krryn Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tri-West Hendricks will host Carmel at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lebanon, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Covenant Christian at 7:30 p.m.
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