Iroquois's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Erie Royals and snuck past 12-10. The high-scoring effort was just what Iroquois needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Phoenix Thomas was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over ten innings while giving up seven earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Thomas has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Thomas was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, Mila Gehrlein-Carpenter was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances. Karina Reichard was another key contributor, scoring four runs while going 2-for-5.
On Erie's side, Hannah Nicklas and Bella Oosterkamp did some serious damage despite the final result: Nicklas scored three runs while going 4-for-7, while Oosterkamp scored three runs while getting on base in all six of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Naomi Baker, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her six plate appearances.
Iroquois has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-8 record this season. As for Erie, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Iroquois is on the road again on Tuesday to play Youngsville at 4:00 p.m. Iroquois is facing Youngsville at the right time seeing as Youngsville is stuck on a four-game losing streak. Erie does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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