Harlan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell 10-6 to the Lewis Central Titans. That's two games in a row now that Harlan has lost by exactly four runs.
For Lewis Central's part, Cami Damgaard was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Damgaard was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alyssa Griffin, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run and two stolen bases. MacKenzie Nailor was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-5.
Harlan's defeat dropped their record down to 1-18. As for Lewis Central, their victory bumped their record up to 9-13.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harlan will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Lincoln at 7:00 p.m. Lincoln is coming into the match with 13 straight losses at home, meaning Harlan will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Lewis Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Denison-Schleswig at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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