Whitney waltzed into their contest on Friday with 13 straight wins... but they left with 14. They had just enough and edged the Sheldon Huskies out 2-1. That's two games straight that Whitney has won by just one run.
Hannah Duncan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Whitney's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Flindt, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Whitney's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-2. As for Sheldon, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whitney will take on Johnson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Whitney's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Johnson's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Sheldon, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Monterey Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Sheldon has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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