Harrisonville had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Sherwood Marksmen on Thursday, sneaking past 11-10. The high-scoring effort was just what the Wildcats needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Paige Cribbs and Olivia Quick did most of the damage at the plate: Cribbs went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and a triple, while Quick scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Rileigh Shaw was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Harrisonville didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Harrisonville's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-11. As for Sherwood, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harrisonville's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Notre Dame de Sion at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sherwood, they will face off against Wheatland at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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