It was a good run, but Iola unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Emporia Spartans by a score of 7-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Iola of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Emporia's part, Alivia Anno spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks. Anno has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addison Kirmer was incredible, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Iola's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8. As for Emporia, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Iola beat Emporia by a score of 5-4 later that day.
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