It was a good run, but Pe Ell/Willapa Valley unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Elma Eagles by a score of 7-6. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elma apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Jillian Hodel and Karli Phelps did some serious damage despite the final result: Hodel scored two runs while going 4-for-5, while Phelps scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Pe Ell/Willapa Valley didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 17 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Elma's side, Ashlynn Weld was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Weld has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Weld was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Mia Monroe was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Raelynn Weld was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-5.
Pe Ell/Willapa Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 10-3. As for Elma, their record is now 9-3.
Pe Ell/Willapa Valley will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Hoquiam at 3:30 p.m. Pe Ell/Willapa Valley's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Hoquiam's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Elma, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Montesano at 4:00 p.m. Elma is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.2 runs per game this season.
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