DeForest came into Monday's match having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Stoughton Vikings by a score of 6-2 on Monday. That's more bragging rights for DeForest, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Payton Steffen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. Steffen was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run.
Steffen wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Reagan Oughton, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
DeForest's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-7. As for Stoughton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeForest will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Watertown at 5:00 p.m. Watertown's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so DeForest's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Stoughton, they will head out on the road to take on Sauk Prairie at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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