Lewisburg had lost 15 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it 16. They lost 16-6 to the Shamokin Area Indians. On the bright side, the six- run effort marked the Green Dragons' highest-scoring contest to date.
Siani Turner was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those hits marked the first that she has got this season.
As for Shamokin Area, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 8 runs in those games.
On Shamokin Area's side, ALIANA BRIGHTBILL made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. BRIGHTBILL was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, AVA HUGHES was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one triple. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in April of 2024. AUTUMN KEHLER was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
Looking ahead, Lewisburg will host Mifflinburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Green Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Shamokin Area, they will head out to challenge Selinsgrove at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Seals have averaged an impressive 9.1 runs per game this season.
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