Lancaster can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Richland Center Hornets with a sharp 13-7 win. Lancaster's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maddy Hill was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Hill has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Hill was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Lancaster got a massive performance out of Emma Jensen, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Jensen is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Aleah Jackering was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Lancaster now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Richland Center, their defeat was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-8.
Lancaster will face off against Dodgeville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Richland Center, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Prairie du Chien at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Prairie du Chien's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Richland Center's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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