Teutopolis extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-8 in the process. They came up short against the Effingham Hearts, falling 11-3. The Wooden Shoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hearts apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Teutopolis saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Malea Helmink, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Effingham, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.4 runs over those games.
On Effingham's side, Saige Althoff made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over seven innings pitched. Althoff has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, earning two runs and three stolen bases. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Effingham let Mya Harvey and Alyssa Martin run wild. Harvey got on base in three of her five plate appearances with one home run and two RBI, while Martin got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. That's the most stolen bases Martin has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Bria Beals, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Teutopolis will venture away from home to square off against Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wooden Shoes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season. As for Effingham, they are taking a road trip to take on Altamont at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 1.2 runs per game this season, so the Hearts' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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