It was a good run, but Mechanicsburg unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They lost 8-2 to the Southeastern Local Trojans. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Mechanicsburg has scored all season.
Jasalyn Sartin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Aubrie Retterer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Southeastern Local's side, Reese Wells made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. Wells has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Wells was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with a home run and two RBI.
Wells wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kenna Morgan, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kaylee Wells, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Mechanicsburg's loss dropped their record down to 13-3. As for Southeastern Local, their win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-1.
Mechanicsburg will head out on the road to square off against Catholic Central at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Southeastern Local, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Southeastern Local's pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so Greenon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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