Healdsburg scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Elsie Allen Lobos with a sharp 14-4 win. The result was nothing new for Healdsburg, who have now won three games by ten runs or more so far this season.
Laurel Heaney tossed a big game, striking out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off only one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Mia Falberg, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Hannah Levine-Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Healdsburg pushed their record up to 5-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs per game. As for Elsie Allen, they are on a 17-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Healdsburg will take on Ukiah at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Healdsburg is facing Ukiah at the right time seeing as Ukiah is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Elsie Allen, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Vincent de Paul at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Vincent de Paul's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Elsie Allen's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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