St. Joseph-Ogden dropped their record down to 13-7 on Thursday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Pontiac Indians by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Spartans have suffered since April 12, 2024.
As for Pontiac, they pushed their record up to 12-3 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
For Pontiac's part, the result came thanks to Elena Krause's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 13 Ks. Krause has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one hit any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Pontiac saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nevaeh Vogt, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double. Kendall Pitchford also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. St. Joseph-Ogden will square off against Villa Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight. As for Pontiac, they will face off against Kewanee at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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