Softball Recap: Beloit Memorial Purple Knights vs. Elkhorn Elks
Beloit Memorial waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Elkhorn Elks a 1-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Beloit Memorial, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Rilynne Cleland's shutout, as she gave up just two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Allie Gustafson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Beloit Memorial pushed their record up to 12-9 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Elkhorn, their loss dropped their record down to 6-17.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Beloit Memorial will challenge Westosha Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Westosha Central will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Beloit Memorial surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elkhorn, they will head out on the road to face off against Badger at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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