Shelton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 15-7 to the Black Hills Wolves. Shelton was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Black Hills apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played last Friday.
For Black Hills' part, Ella Goheen was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over eight innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Goheen has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goheen was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with a home run and three runs.
In other batting news, Madi Malone was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kailey Miller, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Shelton's defeat dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Black Hills, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shelton will take on WF West at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. WF West will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Shelton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Black Hills, they will head out on the road to square off against Rochester at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Black Hills is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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