Sioux Valley dropped their record down to 4-4 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Deuel Cardinals by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cossacks of the 4-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
McKinley Schwab made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in two of her three plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Amelia Jacobson, who went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run.
As for Deuel, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 2.25 runs across that stretch.
On Deuel's side, Elle Holden was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. Rylynn Streich was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sioux Valley will square off against Sisseton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Deuel, they will take on Milbank at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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