Independence/Gilmanton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Whitehall Norse by a score of 5-4. Independence/Gilmanton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Whitehall apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March.
For Whitehall's part, Ashlyn Clatt made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Clatt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clatt was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Johnson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kyla Lambeck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Independence/Gilmanton's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Whitehall, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Independence/Gilmanton will square off against Blair-Taylor at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Whitehall, they will head out on the road to challenge Alma Center Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Alma Center Lincoln is coming into the matchup with four straight losses at home, meaning Whitehall will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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