Sylvan-Lucas came into Thursday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Republic County Buffaloes on Thursday and snuck past 10-9. Sylvan-Lucas' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Emma Finkenbinder was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her six plate appearances. Another player making a difference was McKaylee Maupin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
On Republic County's side, Avery Stindt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with a home run, two stolen bases, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Republic County didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Sylvan-Lucas' victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Republic County, their loss dropped their record down to 6-10.
Sylvan-Lucas will be playing at home against Ness City on Tuesday. Sylvan-Lucas is facing Ness City at the right time seeing as Ness City is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Republic County, they will head out on the road to square off against Plainville at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Republic County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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