Softball Recap: Roxana Shells vs. East Alton-Wood River Oilers
Roxana put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Friday. Everything went their way against the East Alton-Wood River Oilers as the Roxana Shells made off with a 14-4 win. The high-scoring effort was just what Roxana needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Calista Stahlhut was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Stahlhut has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. Stahlhut was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Roxana got a massive performance out of Lilli Ray, who scored four runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Macey Craig, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base.
On East Alton-Wood River's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Haley Pratt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Roxana's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for East Alton-Wood River, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-15.
Roxana will head out on the road to challenge Breese Central at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Breese Central is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Roxana will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. East Alton-Wood River will take on Marquette Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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