After four games on the road, Stanton County is heading back home. They will take on the Holcomb Longhorns at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Stanton County had a rough season last year, but they look ready to turn that poor record around this year. They put the hurt on Syracuse with a sharp 20-3 victory in Thursday's second game. That 17 run margin sets a new team best for Stanton County this season.
Kynzi Fehringer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fehringer was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other pitching news, Sidney Parks looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Hallie Waldron was incredible, going 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Tanisha Arceo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Holcomb put another one in the bag in Monday's second game to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 7-1 margin over Spearville.
Korryn Johnson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 14 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Rian Rodriguez, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Stanton County pushed their record up to 8-2 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 16 runs. As for Holcomb, their victory bumped their record up to 10-0.
Stanton County came up short against Holcomb in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 8-3. Will Stanton County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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