Grand Valley had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 3-11 to make it six. They lost 13-1 to the Pymatuning Valley Lakers. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Mustangs couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Pymatuning Valley, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-5. Considering they have won five contests by more than nine runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Pymatuning Valley's part, Kailee Reynolds was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Reynolds has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Macie Payne was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Peyton Hudson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Coming up, Grand Valley will head out to face off against Cardinal at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Pymatuning Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against East at 4:30 p.m. East has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.85 runs per game on average), something Pymatuning Valley will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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