Falls City can bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Everything went their way against the Syracuse Rockets as they made off with a 13-5 win.
Brynlie Jones was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out 6 batters over 5 innings while giving up 4 earned (and one unearned) runs off 9 hits (and only one walk). She was also solid in the batter's box, firing off 2 HR, 3 RBIs, and 1 BB while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Falls City also got a great performance from Jones as she struck out 6 batters over 5 innings while giving up 4 earned (and one unearned) runs off 9 hits (and only one walk).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Jones, who struck out 6 batters over 5 innings while giving up 4 earned (and one unearned) runs off 9 hits (and only one walk). Another player making a difference was Brylee Liberty, who went a perfect 4-for-4 while logging 3 RBIs, 2 runs, and 1 double.
Falls City swung out of their shoes and finished the game with two home runs. They have not posted that many home runs since the 8th, when they also launched two vs. Buena Vista.
On Syracuse's side, Madison Oelke was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 while logging 3 runs, 1 RBI, and 1 walk. The three runs were her most this season.
The victory improved Falls City's record to 3-16. As for Syracuse, they have now lost 12 of their last 13 games on the road. That leaves them at a 4-19 record this season.
Falls City does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Syracuse, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wilber-Clatonia at 7:30 p.m.
