The Beamer Titans will take on the White River Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Beamer has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 20.
Beamer lost 16-4 to Decatur on Friday.
Beamer saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nellie Jokinen, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Ayris Thurman was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last game, White River made sure to put some runs up on the board against Cedarcrest on Saturday. The Hornets blew past the Red Wolves 15-2. The Hornets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Laken Elvig made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, White River got a massive performance out of McKenna Charlton, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that Charlton has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Alexa Hansen, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.
White River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 14 consecutive contests.
White River's victory bumped their record up to 14-3. As for Beamer, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Beamer has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .445. However, it's not like White River struggles in that department as they've averaged .529. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Beamer suffered a grim 21-0 defeat to White River in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
