If Parkston was riding high off their 17-2 takedown of Mt. Vernon/Plankinton last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Parkston Trojans lost 11-5 to the Avon Pirates on Tuesday. Parkston was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Avon apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Avon's part, Macy Voigt made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Voigt was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Pria Sesler, who went 3-for-5 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaeli Wallinga, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Parkston has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season. As for Avon, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Parkston will take on Wagner at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Parkston is facing Wagner at the right time seeing as Wagner is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Avon, they will head out on the road to challenge Dakota Valley at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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