Lexington was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Knob Noster Panthers by a score of 8-7. One positive for the Minutemen, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Mireya Gonzalez and Laniya Davis stepped up to the plate in a big way. Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Davis went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Day, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Lexington lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Lexington's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Knob Noster, the victory snapped their losing streak at five games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-4 record.
Lexington will host Plattsburg at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Knob Noster, they will venture away from home to take on Norborne at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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