Softball Recap: Sisseton Redmen vs. Sioux Valley Cossacks
Sisseton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-2 to the Sioux Valley Cossacks.
For Sioux Valley's part, Zaylee Lantgen made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Lantgen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Lantgen was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sioux Valley got a massive performance out of Riley Stirling, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and a triple. Kassidy Smith was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Sisseton's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Sioux Valley, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-5.
While Sisseton had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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