Horton extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-13 in the process. They came up short against Jefferson County North, falling 16-6. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against Jefferson County North this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 19-11 on Thursday.
As for Jefferson County North, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-14. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.5 runs over those games.
For Jefferson County North's part, Olivia Domann made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Domann was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Emilee Subelka and Khiya Roller did most of the damage at the plate: Subelka went 1-for-4 with three RBI and two runs, while Roller got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs. That's the most RBI Subelka has posted over her last 11 matchups. Emmarie Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with four runs.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Horton will venture away from home to take on Valley Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Jefferson County North, they will head out to square off against Atchison County at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a 19-game losing streak.
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