Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Colby). They had just enough and edged out the Lakin Broncs 13-12 on Friday. The Eagles haven't had any issues with the Broncs recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive victory against them.
Karli Hills spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and seven unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up eight Ks.
Sadie Cheney
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On the hitting side, Colby got a massive performance out of Sadie Cheney, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave Cheney a new career-high in doubles (two). Jalyssa Sabatka was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Cheney wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Colby kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Colby's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Lakin, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 0-2.
Colby and Lakin will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. Colby will challenge rival Goodland at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Lakin is set to face off against their familiar foe Stanton County at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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