Sloan-Hendrix's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Marshall Bobcats. The win was some much needed relief for the Greyhounds as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Lauren Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Rylee Brown and Bailey Break did most of the damage at the plate: Brown went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, one run, and one double, while Break went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Those two RBI gave Break a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brylee Nash, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Sloan-Hendrix was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They are 7-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The victory got Sloan-Hendrix back to even at 8-8. As for Marshall, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Sloan-Hendrix is set to face off against their familiar foe Izard County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Marshall will challenge rival Cedar Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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