Deshler can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game in their second game on Friday. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the North Jackson Chiefs. Deshler's win was all the more impressive since North Jackson was averaging only 3.67 runs allowed on the season.
Kendall Scogin was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Makayla Willingham, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On North Jackson's side, Millee Grider put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (she also only allowed one walk). Grider has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive pitching appearances. Grider was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Avery Wynne and Allison Ferguson did some serious damage despite the final result: Wynne scored two runs while going 2-for-3, while Ferguson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Deshler's victory bumped their record up to 16-13-5. As for North Jackson, their record now sits at 23-4.
Deshler will be playing at home against Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North Jackson, they will be staying on the road in their second game on Friday to face off against Danville at 7:00 p.m. North Jackson is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
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