It was a good run, but Galena unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Eastland Cougars by a score of 4-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Galena of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ava Hahn spent all 8.1 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Macy Schulz was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Galena's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Eastland, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Galena will take on East Dubuque at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Eastland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pecatonica at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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