Plainview-Elgin-Millville had lost four straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-13 to make it five. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Dover-Eyota Eagles. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-1 on Saturday.
As for Dover-Eyota, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.9 runs on average over those games.
For Dover-Eyota's part, Aubrey Foster made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Foster has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Jaidyn Ihrke was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last three games. The team also got some help courtesy of Miranda Palmby, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainview-Elgin-Millville will welcome Wabasha-Kellogg at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Dover-Eyota, they will host Lourdes at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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