It was a good run, but Steele unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Midview Middies by a score of 3-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Steele has scored all season.
Karina Shuster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on ten hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Steele saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nevaeh Sadler, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Midview's side, Savannah Holcomb made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Holcomb was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Steele's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 9-1. As for Midview, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Steele will face off against Hubbard at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Steele's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Hubbard's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Midview, they will head out on the road to challenge Avon at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Avon is coming into the game with five straight defeats at home, meaning Midview will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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