Onekama's game on Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They came out on top against the Mason County Central Spartans by a score of 7-4. For the Portagers, this counts as revenge for the 13-3 victory the Spartans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Hailey Hart made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Mauntler, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Jocelyn Howes, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Onekama kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Onekama's win bumped their record up to 6-11-1. As for Mason County Central, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
Onekama will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Spartans: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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