Republic County came into Friday's contest having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Sacred Heart Knights 11-1. The result was nothing new for Republic County, who have now won three matchups by ten runs or more so far this season.
Hattie Brzon made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Brzon has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Brzon was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Republic County let Avery Stindt and Jacqalyn Parde loose on the outfield. Stindt scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Parde went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Grae Siemsen was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Republic County's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Sacred Heart, they dropped their record down to 1-3 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Republic County by a score of 10-6 later that day.
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