Beaver Local dropped their record down to 17-5 on Thursday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 11-1 to the Girard Indians. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Beavers, who until this contest were averaging 3.82 runs allowed.
As for Girard, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-10. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won nine games by ten runs or more so far this season.
For Girard's part, Chloe Plant spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits. Plant has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Girard got a massive performance out of Gianna Saxon, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Quinn Wilster was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beaver Local will challenge Ursuline at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Girard, they will take on Lakeview at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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