Struthers had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a run and slipped past the Chaney Cowboys 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Struthers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Morgan Minno made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Minno was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Struthers let Lexa Tovtin and Gianna Martin loose on the outfield. Tovtin went 2-for-3 with a home run, while Martin scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emma Morris, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Struthers' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Chaney, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Struthers will head out on the road to challenge Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Lakeview is coming into the match with eight straight wins at home, so Struthers will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Chaney will take on Cardinal Mooney at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Chaney is facing Cardinal Mooney at the right time seeing as Cardinal Mooney is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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