Newton Falls can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They put the hurt on the John F. Kennedy Catholic Eagles with a sharp 12-2 victory.
Kylee Lance was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and not a single walk). Lance has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lance was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a triple.
In other batting news, Autumn Willaman and Kirra Howard did most of the damage at the plate: Willaman scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Howard scored three runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances. Ella Downing was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On John F. Kennedy Catholic's side, Jasmine Ridley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Newton Falls' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-18. As for John F. Kennedy Catholic, they dropped their record down to 2-13 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road.
Newton Falls will take on Chalker at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newton Falls will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. John F. Kennedy Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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