Schaeffer Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 23 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-14 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Mabel-Canton Cougars, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Thursday.
As for Mabel-Canton, they pushed their record up to 10-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by eight runs or more this season.
For Mabel-Canton's part, they let Hope Erickson and Hailee Eiken run wild. Erickson went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Eiken got on base in two of her three plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Eiken has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lydia Vatland, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Schaeffer Academy will venture away from home to square off against Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mabel-Canton, they will take on Lewiston-Altura at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.79 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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