Elsie Allen was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 17th straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Healdsburg Greyhounds. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elsie Allen of the 13-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Healdsburg's part, Laurel Heaney tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. Heaney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mia Falberg was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Hannah Levine-Smith, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Elsie Allen's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Healdsburg, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elsie Allen will challenge St. Vincent de Paul at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Vincent de Paul is coming into the contest with five straight wins at home, so Elsie Allen will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Healdsburg, they will head out on the road to square off against Ukiah at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Healdsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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