Valmeyer extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They fell 6-3 to the Steeleville Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on Tuesday.
Avery Proffer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Ally Coats, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
As for Steeleville, they pushed their record up to 6-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games.
On Steeleville's side, Corinne Mueller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks. Mueller has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Della Dahlem, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Kamryn Patterson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Valmeyer wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 10-0 defeat against Dupo on the 9th. As for Steeleville, they will head out on the road to challenge New Athens at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Yellow Jackets have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season.
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