Shawnee can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds out 5-4. Shawnee's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Addie Melson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addie Neth, who went 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Shawnee's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 1-6. As for Lima Central Catholic, they dropped their record down to 2-6-1 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Shawnee is on the road again on Tuesday to play Celina at 5:30 p.m. As for Lima Central Catholic, they will face off against Lima Senior at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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