After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Marion, Scott City was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They came out on top against the Malden Green Wave by a score of 6-3. That's more bragging rights for Scott City, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Mackenzie Lawless was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Lawless was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Graycie Conklin was incredible, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Gracie Karrenbrock was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
On Malden's side, they saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Broom, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Broom has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Allison Perry, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
The victory got Scott City back to even at 3-3. As for Malden, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scott City will take on Scott County Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Scott City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Malden, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Van Buren, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m.
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