Coleville came tearing into Thursday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.8 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Virginia City Muckers out 10-9. That's more bragging rights for Coleville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kaelyn Lange made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up seven earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Lange has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Lange was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Yasmine Acero was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Leslie Acero was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Virginia City's side, Jensyn Harol and Grace Wackerly did some serious damage despite the final result: Harol scored four runs and stole two bases off of four hits, while Wackerly went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Nanna Lopez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Virginia City was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Coleville only posted a batting average of .276.
Coleville pushed their record up to 13-3 with that win, which was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Virginia City, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-12.
Coleville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Virginia City, they will head out on the road to square off against Carlin at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. Carlin will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Virginia City surely won't give up without a fight.
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