Deuel proved they can win big last Monday (they won by ten) but on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Flandreau Fliers and snuck past 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Deuel, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Katrina Hagberg was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Hagberg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Hagberg was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Deuel got a massive performance out of Kennedy Harmon, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Hope Bjerke was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
On Flandreau's side, Olivia Peters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Rylee Allen was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Nora Hamilton, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Deuel's victory was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Flandreau, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Deuel will head out on the road to square off against Sioux Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sioux Valley will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Deuel surely won't give up without a fight. As for Flandreau, they will head out on the road to take on Sioux Falls Christian at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Flandreau is facing Sioux Falls Christian at the right time seeing as Sioux Falls Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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