The Hillsboro/Central Valley H-CV Burros will head out to take on the Grand Forks Central Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Hillsboro/Central Valley will be strutting in after a win while Grand Forks Central will be coming in after a loss.
Hillsboro/Central Valley took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 4-1 victory over Red River.
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Kyah Chenault spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on nine hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kailee Kittelson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. That run marked the first that she scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Quam, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Grand Forks Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against Thompson, falling 16-10. On the bright side, the ten- run performance marked the Knights' highest-scoring contest to date.
Taylor Herman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Ava Hensrud was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Hillsboro/Central Valley's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Grand Forks Central, their loss dropped their record down to 0-4.
Grand Forks Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hillsboro/Central Valley has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for Grand Forks Central, though, as they've been averaging 13 hits. Given Hillsboro/Central Valley's sizable advantage in that area, the Knights will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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