Checotah's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They blew past the Okemah Panthers 13-5. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Wildcats considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Shaelynn Casey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Hailey Prince was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. She also put up a stolen base, which washer first of the season. Another player making a difference was Shyanne Madewell, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Checotah kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Checotah has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season. As for Okemah, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-8.
Checotah will play host again on Thursday to welcome Sallisaw, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Checotah is facing Sallisaw at the right time seeing as Sallisaw is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Okemah, they will take on McLoud at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. McLoud's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Okemah's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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