Shikellamy waltzed into their match on Thursday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They skirted past the Williamsport Millionaires 7-5. That's more bragging rights for Shikellamy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Shanna Kimball spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Shikellamy got a massive performance out of Ella Oakes, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Oakes is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aveya Stauffer, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Williamsport's side, Emma Vollman was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple.
Even though they lost, Williamsport hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
Shikellamy's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4. As for Williamsport, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Shikellamy will be playing in front of their home fans against South Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Williamsport, they will head out on the road to challenge Bald Eagle Area at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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