Osceola lost against Ellsworth back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Osceola Chieftains wound up on the wrong side of a tough 15-1 walloping at the hands of the Ellsworth Panthers. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Osceola in their matchups with Ellsworth: they've now lost seven in a row.
For Ellsworth's part, Aliza Acker was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Acker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Karli Gutting was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Josie Pechacek was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-2.
Osceola's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Ellsworth, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Osceola will take on Baldwin-Woodville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baldwin-Woodville's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Osceola's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ellsworth, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Somerset at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Ellsworth is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
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