Iola-Scandinavia extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 8-7 in the process. They lost 7-0 to the Amherst Falcons. The Thunderbirds were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Falcons earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Iola-Scandinavia saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maggie Maus, who went 1-for-3 with one double.
As for Amherst, they now have a winning record of 7-6. That looming 7-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Amherst's side, not much got past Sam Nooyen, who gave up just five hits and racked up six Ks to keep Iola-Scandinavia off the board. Nooyen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Delaney Conner, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Aubrey Chandler was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Iola-Scandinavia will venture away from home to face off against St. Mary Catholic at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds are facing the Zephyrs at the right time seeing as the Zephyrs are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Amherst, they will face off against Almond-Bancroft at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Falcons surely won't give up without a fight.
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