In what's become a running theme this season, Maroa-Forsyth gave their fans yet another huge win on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Pleasant Plains Cardinals with a sharp 7-1 victory. The win was nothing new for Maroa-Forsyth as they're now sitting on four straight.
Danni Hovey made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hovey has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hovey was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kelci Kahlher was excellent, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Stewart, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
On Pleasant Plains' side, Faith Nestler spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, Delaney Murphy made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Maroa-Forsyth's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs per game. As for Pleasant Plains, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.
Maroa-Forsyth is on the road again on Wednesday to play Rantoul at 4:30 p.m. Maroa-Forsyth's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Rantoul's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Pleasant Plains, they will head out on the road to square off against PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.8 runs per game this season.
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