Bullitt East had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 22-7 to make it four. They fell just short of the Atherton Ravens by a score of 4-2. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Ravens apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2017.
As for Atherton, they moved to 6-17 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 28th.
For Atherton's part, Charlee Heselschwerdt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up eight Ks. Heselschwerdt has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Crissy Reese, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bullitt East will take on Franklin County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Flyers have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season. As for Atherton, they will face off against Fern Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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