If Lanphier was riding high off their 18-0 takedown of Springfield Southeast on Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Lanphier Lions took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Peoria Lions on Thursday. Lanphier was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Peoria apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2019.
Maya Bennett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Tamaih Jefferson was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Lanphier's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Peoria, their victory ended a ten-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lanphier is on the road again on Friday to play Sangamon Valley/Tri-City at 4:30 p.m. As for Peoria, they will square off against Normal West at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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