Paint Valley's game last Saturday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Everything went their way against the Southeastern Panthers as the Paint Valley Bearcats made off with an 8-2 victory. Paint Valley's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kasarah Cantrell made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Cantrell has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Cantrell was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophi Stauffer, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Stauffer is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Raelei Mettler was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Paint Valley's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Southeastern, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paint Valley will face off against Unioto at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Unioto's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Paint Valley's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southeastern, they will head out on the road to take on Clay at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clay will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Southeastern surely won't give up without a fight.
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