Paint Valley had to endure a 16-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Western Indians 8-1. That's more bragging rights for Paint Valley, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kasarah Cantrell was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and not a single walk). Cantrell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cantrell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophi Stauffer, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kyla Littler, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Paint Valley's victory ended a ten-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-20. As for Western, their loss was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paint Valley will square off against Symmes Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Western, they will head out on the road to take on East at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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