It was a good run, but Neah-Kah-Nie unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 25-3 walloping at the hands of the Colton Vikings. Neah-Kah-Nie was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Colton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Friday.
For Colton's part, Gracie Hakes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Hakes was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing eight bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Katelynn Kimsey was a standout: she scored three runs and stole six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Rylee Beach was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Having lost for the first time this season, Neah-Kah-Nie fell to 3-1. As for Colton, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Neah-Kah-Nie will head out on the road to face off against Knappa at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Neah-Kah-Nie is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Colton, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Eddyville at 4:30 p.m. Colton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
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