After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Van brought some dynamite into their most recent match. They walked away with a 12-8 win over the Montcalm Generals on Saturday. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for Van's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Layla Albright spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Calli Brown, who went 3-for-4 with a triple, a run, and a double. Another player making a difference was Kami Podunavac, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI.
Van's victory bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Montcalm, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van will challenge Elk Valley Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Elk Valley Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Van surely won't give up without a fight. As for Montcalm, they will head out on the road to take on Twin Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Montcalm is facing Twin Valley at the right time seeing as Twin Valley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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