The Eastview Lightning will head out to square off against the Rosemount Irish at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eastview is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.
On Monday, Eastview earned an 8-4 victory over Apple Valley.
Elise Dormody
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Elise Dormody spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Eastview let Molly Brown and Macey Peck run wild. Brown went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Peck went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple was Peck's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ava Ruyle, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Eastview hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Rosemount came out on top against Lakeville North on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive six-run second inning. The Irish's pitchers stepped up to hand the Panthers a 9-0 shutout. That nine-run margin sets a new team best for the Irish this season.
Rosemount now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Eastview, their record now sits at 5-3.
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