It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Maple River ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They won by a run and slipped past the Hayfield Vikings 14-13. Maple River's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Hayfield's part, Natalie Beaver made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Melody Walker, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Maple River and bumps their season record up to 3-4. As for Hayfield, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Maple River will head out on the road to challenge St. Mary's at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hayfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Medford at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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