Sioux Falls Christian dropped their record down to 11-12 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Elk Point-Jefferson Huskies. The Chargers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Huskies earlier this season, when they won 17-10.
Ashlyn Reitz was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Maci Connell also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Elk Point-Jefferson, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-6. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
On Elk Point-Jefferson's side, the team relied heavily on Laney Trometer, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Trometer a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cera Schmitz, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coincidentally, Sioux Falls Christian and Elk Point-Jefferson will both be playing Tri-Valley the next time they take the field. The Huskies will host the Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Chargers will head out to face them at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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