After a string of three wins, Plainview-Elgin-Millville's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They fell just short of the Hayfield Vikings by a score of 5-3. Plainview-Elgin-Millville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hayfield apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Hayfield's part, Ardella Bamlet spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on two hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, McKenna Selk was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Magdalena Hansen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Hayfield, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Plainview-Elgin-Millville will take on Lewiston-Altura at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Hayfield, they will head out on the road to challenge Bethlehem Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Hayfield has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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