Erie-Prophetstown came into Thursday's game having lost nine straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Annawan Braves out 7-6. Erie-Prophetstown's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Wynn Renkes made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over 5.2 innings pitched. Renkes was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lilly Swatos, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lillian McWilliams, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Erie-Prophetstown made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Annawan, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Erie-Prophetstown will take on Mercer County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mercer County will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Erie-Prophetstown surely won't give up without a fight. As for Annawan, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Morrison at 4:30 p.m. on April 10th.
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