Apple Valley came into Wednesday's match having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They won by a run and slipped past the Shakopee Sabers 3-2. This was payback for Apple Valley, who suffered a 7-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Aliyah Passmore spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Duran was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and an RBI.
Apple Valley's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17. As for Shakopee, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-4.
Apple Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Shakopee, they will be playing at home against Waconia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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