Mercy won the last time they faced Oldham County, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Mercy Jaguars won by a run and slipped past the Oldham County Colonels 4-3.
Peyton Arnold was incredible, going 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
On Oldham County's side, Jozie Lashley was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Lashley has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lashley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Lashley wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bekah Townsend, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Mercy's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-9. As for Oldham County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mercy is on the road again on Thursday to play Pleasure Ridge Park at 6:00 p.m. As for Oldham County, they will challenge Henry County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Henry County will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Oldham County surely won't give up without a fight.
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