Sullivan came into Monday's contest having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] Titans by a score of 6-1 on Monday. That five run margin sets a new team best for Sullivan this season.
Tabitha Webb spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Harmony Ray, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Freese, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
On Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland]'s side, Shaylun Christenberry put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Christenberry has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Christenberry was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run.
Sullivan's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-10. As for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sullivan will face off against Clinton at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], they will head out on the road to take on Oblong at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Oblong is coming into the game with six straight losses at home, meaning Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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