Valley Park came back down to earth on Monday after soaring to a ten-run game in their last game. They fell just short of the Lutheran South Lancers by a score of 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hawks have suffered since October 5, 2023.
Adison Durbin was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, Alivia Robison and Jenna Chitwood did some serious damage despite the final result: Robison scored a run while going 2-for-4, while Chitwood scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Meghan Reinwald, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Valley Park didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
The defeat snapped Valley Park's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-8-1 record. As for Lutheran South, their record is now 11-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valley Park will host Hazelwood West at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lutheran South, they will welcome Cor Jesu Academy at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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