Elmwood/Plum City extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 5-10 in the process. They took a 14-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spring Valley Cardinals. The Wolves were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Cardinals earlier this season, when they won 12-11.
Britta Link put in work no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Link was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, Addison Ingli was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Brittany Bechel was another key player, getting on base in two of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Spring Valley's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Spring Valley's side, they got a massive performance out of Shaliko Timm, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI. Timm also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Addison Nelson, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elmwood/Plum City will square off against Clear Lake at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Spring Valley, they will challenge Unity at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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