Elsberry typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Winfield proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top against the Elsberry Indians by a score of 8-3. That's more bragging rights for the Warriors, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Maci Knowles spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on four hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Winfield let Ella Ohlms and Claire Shoemake loose on the outfield. Ohlms scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3, while Shoemake went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Vancleve, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Winfield has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 18 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-4 record this season. As for Elsberry, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 21-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winfield and Howell Central are set to duel on Saturday. The last three games Howell Central has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Elsberry, they will welcome Community at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Elsberry's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Community's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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