Softball Recap: Pennfield Panthers vs. Harper Creek Beavers
Pennfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They lost 11-1 to the Harper Creek Beavers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Pennfield of the 20-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Saturday.
For Harper Creek's part, Aleena Stahlhood made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Stahlhood has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stahlhood was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Kirkpatrick, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Sophie Kline was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Pennfield's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Harper Creek, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Pennfield by a score of 8-5 later that day.
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