Redfield had lost three straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-3 to make it four. They came up short against the Deuel Cardinals, falling 14-2. The game marked the Pheasants' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Layla Hardie was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
As for Deuel, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games.
On Deuel's side, Katrina Hagberg made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). Hagberg has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elle Holden, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Roxanne Raml, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Redfield will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Avon at 5:30 p.m. on May 5. As for Deuel, they will head out to square off against Oldham-Ramona/R at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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