Wednesday just wasn't the day for Lowell's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 6-0 walloping at the hands of the Munster Mustangs on Wednesday. Lowell has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lowell saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Meeks, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
On Munster's side, Emily Siurek was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. Siurek has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Siurek was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Caroline Wendlinger was incredible, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run. Kylie Madura was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Lowell's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Munster, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-4.
Lowell will be playing in front of their home fans against Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hanover Central's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Lowell's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Munster, they will challenge Columbia City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Columbia City will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Munster surely won't give up without a fight.
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