It was a good run, but Triton Central unfortunately witnessed the end of their ten-game winning streak on Wednesday. They lost 9-0 to the New Palestine Dragons. The shutout was out of character for Triton Central seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in April.
For New Palestine's part, Cailyn Hurst tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over six innings pitched. Hurst has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Allie Blum, who fired off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4. Jersi Gross was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Triton Central's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-7. As for New Palestine, their win bumped their record up to 19-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Triton Central will face off against Bethesda Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Triton Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for New Palestine, they will head out on the road to take on Connersville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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