Cornell/Lake Holcombe extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-8. They lost 36-13 to the Prairie Farm Panthers. Knights fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Panthers since Tuesday.
Kyliegh Mercer was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Lexi Hoffner, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As for Prairie Farm, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Prairie Farm's side, Rylee Hillstead was a standout: she got on base in five of her six plate appearances with one home run, seven RBI, and three runs. Those seven RBI gave Hillstead a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Kahl, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases.
Cornell/Lake Holcombe and Prairie Farm are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Knights will head out on the road to square off against Glenwood City at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Prairie Farm, they will head out to challenge Drummond at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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