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| 05/17/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 05/11/24 - Home | 8-9 L |
| 05/11/24 - Home | 4-11 L |
| 05/13/23 - Away | 19-2 W |
| 05/13/23 - Away | 9-1 W |
| + 5 more games |
Princeville had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 9-23 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Galva Wildcats. Surprisingly, this marked the Princes' fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Claire Sutherland made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off nine hits. Sutherland was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Mekaya Cihla was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Tori Catton was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
As for Galva, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 13 of their last 14 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-19 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured 12 defeats in a row.
On Galva's side, Amber Plummer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks.
On the hitting side, Jovie Weber was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Kaylyn Gale, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one double.
Princeville will have a chance to go back-to-back against Galva: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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