Lanphier had to endure a 15-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Riverton Hawks with a sharp 30-13 win on Friday. Lanphier's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Tamaih Jefferson was a standout: she scored six runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all seven of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Maya Bennett, who scored six runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all seven of her plate appearances.
On Riverton's side, Opal Withers led a balanced group of hitters, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kristen Painter, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Lanphier's victory ended a 20-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-15. As for Riverton, they dropped their record down to 1-19 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Lanphier will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Springfield Southeast at 4:30 p.m. Lanphier is facing Springfield Southeast at the right time seeing as Springfield Southeast is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Riverton, they will be playing at home against Hartsburg-Emden at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Riverton will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Hartsburg-Emden will have lost six straight heading into Monday's matchup.
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