Munster entered their tilt with Hanover Central with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They had just enough and edged the Hanover Central Wildcats out 6-5. That's more bragging rights for Munster, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Emily Siurek was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Siurek has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Siurek was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cece Mason, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Kylie Madura was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Hanover Central's side, Gabi Comia made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlin Duffy, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Munster's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-6. As for Hanover Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Munster is on the road again on Monday to play Hobart at 5:00 p.m. Munster's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Hobart's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hanover Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Lake Central will roll in looking for their 25th straight victory, something Hanover Central surely won't give up without a fight.
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