Andover extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-3. They took a 14-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Salina Central Mustangs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Trojans of the 13-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Salina Central, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games.
For Salina Central's part, the team relied heavily on Lilly VanZant, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Ellie Riekhof, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Salina Central beat Andover by a score of 18-6 later that day.
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