Thursday just wasn't the day for Russell's offense. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Colby Eagles, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Russell in their matchups with Colby: they've now lost four in a row.
For Colby's part, Karli Hills made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Hills was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Hayden Bellamy and Jalyssa Sabatka did most of the damage at the plate: Bellamy fired off four triples, five RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-4, while Sabatka fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Ryler Carter was another key contributor, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and an RBI.
Russell's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Colby, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Russell will head out on the road to square off against Ellsworth on Tuesday. As for Colby, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Thomas More Prep-Marian at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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