Galva has not done well against Princeville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Galva Wildcats had just enough and edged the Princeville Princes out 9-8. That's more bragging rights for Galva, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ava Anderson was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Dooley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
On Princeville's side, Leah Vaughn put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off eight hits. Vaughn has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Vaughn was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mekeya Cihla made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, five RBI, and a stolen base while going 2-for-4. Kinley McGinn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory made it two in a row for Galva and bumps their season record up to 7-17. As for Princeville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-16.
As of now, neither Galva nor Princeville have any future games scheduled.
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