Wellpinit is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 18-5 to the Curlew Cougars on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wellpinit of the 21-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
For Curlew's part, Malia Sonsteng made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Sonsteng was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Annika Baker, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and a triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Melissa Bineau, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Wellpinit's defeat dropped their record down to 0-17. As for Curlew, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-8-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Wellpinit by a score of 26-2 later that day.
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