Valparaiso dropped their record down to 13-14 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Boone Grove Wolves by a score of 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since May 8, 2024.
Delilah Kincaid was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run.
As for Boone Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games.
On Boone Grove's side, Amanda Powell made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off nine hits. Powell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Olivia Treece was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valparaiso will welcome Lake Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Boone Grove, they will take on Munster at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Mustangs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Wolves' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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