Harper Creek has not done well against Western recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Harper Creek Beavers walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Western Panthers. The win made it back-to-back victories for Harper Creek.
Aleena Stahlhood made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Stahlhood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stahlhood was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Kirkpatrick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Taegan Anderson, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Harper Creek has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-12 record this season. As for Western, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Harper Creek will take on Coldwater at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Western, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Grass Lake at 4:00 p.m.
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