Concordia proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by ten) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Republic County Buffaloes and snuck past 14-12. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Concordia also won the last time the pair played.
Erinae Flesher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Flesher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Flesher was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Concordia let Emalee Johnson and Kinsleigh Bethune loose on the outfield. Johnson scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Bethune scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Bethune is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kenlee Williams, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Republic County's side, Avery Stindt was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Jacqalyn Parde was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
Concordia's victory bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Republic County, they dropped their record down to 3-9 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Concordia will face off against Chapman at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Chapman will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Concordia surely won't give up without a fight. As for Republic County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sylvan-Lucas at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Republic County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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