Softball Recap: Beloit Memorial Purple Knights vs. Big Foot Chiefs
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Beloit Memorial ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Big Foot Chiefs out 11-9. Beloit Memorial's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Allie Gustafson was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigail Middleton, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, a triple, and a double.
On Big Foot's side, Kate Hummel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Hummel is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. Natalie Klamm was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Beloit Memorial's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Big Foot, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3.
Beloit Memorial is on the road again on Tuesday to play Elkhorn at 4:30 p.m. Beloit Memorial is facing Elkhorn at the right time seeing as Elkhorn is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Big Foot, they will be playing at home against Delavan-Darien at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Delavan-Darien and Big Foot are at an even 3-3 over their past six head-to-heads.
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