Stayton can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Newport Cubs with a sharp 13-3 victory. The win was familiar territory for Stayton who now have seven in a row.
Makenzie Schacher made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Schacher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Schacher was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, Stayton let Mylie Walker and Brookelynne Morley loose on the outfield. Walker scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Morley scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Morley is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Erin Stutrud, who went 1-for-1 with a home run.
Stayton is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season. As for Newport, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Stayton will stay at home for another game and welcome Sweet Home at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Newport will take on North Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Marion is coming into the contest with five straight losses on the road, meaning Newport will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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