Ithaca stacked a 14th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Valley Lutheran Chargers as the Ithaca Yellowjackets made off with a 22-4 victory. Ithaca is really starting to get used to good results now that the team's won 11 straight.
Maeli Akin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Akin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Akin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Emmalee Shankel was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. Kennedi Ryan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Ithaca pushed their record up to 17-4 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Valley Lutheran, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ithaca will face off against St. Louis at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Valley Lutheran, they will head out on the road to challenge Michigan Lutheran Seminary at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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