Leo faced Munster in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lions fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 5-4. It was the first time this season that the Lions let down their fans at home.
Leah Shappell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Faith Douglas was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and two RBI.
Leo's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Munster, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-3.
Looking ahead, Leo will be playing at home against Lincolnview at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Lions will need to watch out since the Lancers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Munster, they are taking a road trip to challenge Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 10.9 runs per game this season.
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