Owen Valley dropped their record down to 7-5 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They came up short against the West Vigo Vikings, falling 11-1. If the Patriots were looking for revenge after losing 11-1 to the Vikings when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Owen Valley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Abree Wells, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.
As for West Vigo, the win keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 13.5 runs this season.
On West Vigo's side, Jaleigh Lindley made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. Lindley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, West Vigo let Lily Krause and Jaycee Elkins run wild. Krause went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double, while Elkins went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI. That's the most hits Krause has posted over her last 11 contests. Another player making a difference was Briley Jones, who went 3-for-5 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Owen Valley will square off against Cloverdale at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Vigo, they will face off against Shakamak at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Lakers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.43 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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