Racine Horlick was handed a 13-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Saturday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Wilmot Panthers 8-7.

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Malea Pina spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits. She also set a new season-high mark in hits with four.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Hailey Tollefson, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season. Mikayla Kaprelian was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Racine Horlick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Racine Horlick picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-5. As for Wilmot, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
Racine Horlick wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 13-0 loss against Greendale on the 10th. As for Wilmot, they have also already played their next game, a 12-1 defeat against Clinton on the 10th.
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