With a playoff game on the line, Danville rose to the challenge on Saturday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Elkmont Red Devils. This was a revenge match for Danville, as the team was forced to settle for a 4-0 loss when these two played last Wednesday.
McKinley McCaghren spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Danville let Aubrey Reed and Ella Kate Tidwell loose on the outfield. Reed went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Tidwell scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Isabella Guest, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Danville has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-15 record this season. As for Elkmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Danville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 9-5 loss vs. Madison Academy on the 27th. Elkmont has also already played their next matchup, a 7-3 defeat against Danville on the 29th.
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