Margaretta won the last time they faced Willard, and things went their way on Monday too. The Margaretta Polar Bears came out on top against the Willard Crimson Flashes by a score of 8-3.
Skylar Colvin was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Colvin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Colvin was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Cassie Lane was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Elianna Young, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Willard's side, Ava Deel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, Willard saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Natalie Slone, who scored a run and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Margaretta's win bumped their record up to 11-6-1. As for Willard, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Margaretta will head out on the road to challenge Edison at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Edison is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Margaretta will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. Willard will take on Vermilion at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Willard is facing Vermilion at the right time seeing as Vermilion is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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