After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mississinewa, Lewis Cass was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Pioneer Panthers 12-11. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Lewis Cass considering their two-run performance the match before.
Ruth (Amma) Fitzhugh was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fitzhugh was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Lewis Cass let Ally Berry and Ava Hubner loose on the outfield. Berry went 1-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Hubner scored a run while going 3-for-4.
On Pioneer's side, Casey Webb was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylie Attinger, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lewis Cass made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-2. As for Pioneer, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lewis Cass will take on Northwestern at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pioneer, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Delphi Community at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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