Harper Creek took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Three Rivers, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Beavers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Wildcats on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Beavers have posted since May 16, 2024.
Aleena Stahlhood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Kaylee Kirkpatrick was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Halverson, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Harper Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matches.
Harper Creek has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Three Rivers, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.
Harper Creek will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Wildcats: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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