Valders scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 14-4 margin over the Roncalli Jets. The win made it back-to-back victories for Valders.
Megan Hochkammer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Hochkammer has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 18 consecutive pitching appearances. Hochkammer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Dallas, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 4-for-5. Anna Olson was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
On Roncalli's side, Megan Lamers was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Wall, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Valders' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 14-7. As for Roncalli, they dropped their record down to 2-18 with that defeat, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Valders will challenge Random Lake at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valders will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Roncalli, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Manitowoc Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roncalli is facing Manitowoc Lutheran at the right time seeing as Manitowoc Lutheran is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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