Hoxie dropped their record down to 10-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 13-3 to the Rivercrest Colts. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Mustangs have suffered since March 10th.
As for Rivercrest, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-6. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games.
For Rivercrest's part, Katelyn Ostendorf made a splash no matter where she played. She tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Ostendorf has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one double. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Rivercrest let Emme Weldon and Ella Gonzalez run wild. Weldon went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double, while Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs Gonzalez has posted since back in April of 2024. Karlee Cullom was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Hoxie is set to challenge their familiar foe Walnut Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Rivercrest will square off against rival Manila at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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