Schaeffer Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They lost 11-4 to the Spring Grove Lions. Schaeffer Academy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Spring Grove apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
For Spring Grove's part, Brinley Middendorf made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Middendorf has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Middendorf was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Spring Grove got a massive performance out of Katelyn Kraus, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Kraus is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emerson Ingvalson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Schaeffer Academy's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Spring Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 6-14 record this season.
Schaeffer Academy will head out on the road to take on Goodhue at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Spring Grove, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Alden-Conger/Glenville-Emmons at 4:00 p.m.
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