Smoky Valley had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-8 to make it five. They lost 11-1 to the Halstead Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 14-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Smoky Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rylie Tolle, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for Halstead, the win keeps they at an undefeated 13-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.6 runs this season.
On Halstead's side, Kaci Young made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Young has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Thea Boese, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Hayla Cooper, who went 1-for-2 with two runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Halstead beat Smoky Valley by a score of 16-1 later that day.
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