Softball Recap: Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats vs. Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors
Wilbur-Creston-Keller was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 13-3 walloping at the hands of the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wilbur-Creston-Keller of the 17-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Almira-Coulee-Hartline's part, Beth Okamoto made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Okamoto has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Okamoto was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kady Murray, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emma Brummett, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Wilbur-Creston-Keller's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Almira-Coulee-Hartline, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Wilbur-Creston-Keller by a score of 12-3 later that day.
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