Montcalm extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 5-10. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mount View Golden Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Golden Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-0 two weeks ago.
Peyton White was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was her first of the season.
As for Mount View, they pushed their record up to 8-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
On Mount View's side, Phoebe Dudgeon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 20 Ks. Those 20 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Dudgeon.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shianne Belcher, who went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Fowler, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montcalm will host Cross Lanes Christian at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Mount View, they will welcome Phelps at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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