After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mt. Zion, Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Villa Grove Blue Devils with a sharp 11-3 win. That's more bragging rights for Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sam Hayes made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hayes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Hayes was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Alaira Friese, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4. Erin Althoff was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Villa Grove, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg will take on Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Villa Grove, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bradley-Bourbonnais at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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