After flying high against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] last Monday, Okaw Valley came back down to earth. The Okaw Valley Timberwolves lost 17-5 to the Cumberland Pirates on Wednesday. Okaw Valley has not had much luck with Cumberland recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Okaw Valley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lana Ashley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Ashley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On Cumberland's side, Mia Holsapple tossed a big game, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Avery Donsbach, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Jade Carr was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-5.
Okaw Valley's loss dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Cumberland, their victory bumped their record up to 8-13.
Okaw Valley will head out on the road to challenge Lincolnwood at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cumberland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cumberland is on a four-game streak of home losses, Cerro Gordo/Bement a four-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change.
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