The Western Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Homer Trojans at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Western has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Western came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 13-3 to Tecumseh.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Homer ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Jonesville 10-8. The game was the first time the Trojans have beaten the Comets on their field since April 25, 2017.
Rihana Canfield spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. Those six strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Brooklen Minix and Lani Miller did most of the damage at the plate: Minix went 3-for-6 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double, while Miller got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Miller a new career-high. Alexis Mestdagh was another key player, earning three runs and two stolen bases.
Homer pushed their record up to 15-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Western, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season.
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