Iola typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Emporia proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Iola Mustangs out 7-6. The win was nothing new for Emporia as they're now sitting on three straight.
Alivia Anno spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addison Kirmer, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Emporia's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-10. As for Iola, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-8.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Emporia by a score of 5-4 later that day.
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