Softball Recap: Siuslaw Vikings vs. La Pine Hawks
Siuslaw was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 16-4 to the La Pine Hawks. Siuslaw was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as La Pine apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For La Pine's part, Cortanie Hendry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits. Hendry was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lindsey Moulder, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was August Walker, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Siuslaw's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for La Pine, their win bumped their record up to 10-11-1.
Siuslaw will head out on the road to take on Harrisburg at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Harrisburg will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Siuslaw surely won't give up without a fight. As for La Pine, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-4 draw vs. Elmira on the 14th.
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