Sheldon's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over the Elk Grove Thundering Herd. This was payback for Sheldon, who suffered a 4-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Micah Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Briana Lewis was excellent, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Chapman, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
On Elk Grove's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Madison Carda gave up only one earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, Katelyn Maciel was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Sheldon is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. As for Elk Grove, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-9.
Sheldon will take on St. Francis at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. St. Francis is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Elk Grove, they will head out on the road to square off against Pleasant Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pleasant Grove will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Elk Grove surely won't give up without a fight.
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