Waterville extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-6. They lost 12-0 to the Almira-Coulee-Hartline Warriors. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-0 on Tuesday.
As for Almira-Coulee-Hartline, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 13-5. Considering they have won ten contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Almira-Coulee-Hartline's part, Grace Okamoto and Madison Brink made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Okamoto pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Brink didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. At bat, Okamoto got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Brink got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Okamoto has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josie Bayless, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted over her last eight matchups. Another player making a difference was Dani Isaak, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
As of now, neither Waterville nor Almira-Coulee-Hartline have any future games scheduled.
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