Shakopee fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Apple Valley on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Apple Valley Eagles by a score of 3-2. Shakopee was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Apple Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April.
For Apple Valley's part, Aliyah Passmore spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits. Passmore has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Duran was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases and an RBI.
Shakopee's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-4. As for Apple Valley, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-17.
Shakopee will take on Waconia at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Apple Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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