Whitney came tearing into Thursday's game with eight straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Del Oro Golden Eagles onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. Whitney might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Hannah Duncan tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mya Flindt was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, seven RBI, and a double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last five times she's played. Rebecca Rau was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-3.
Whitney's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-2. As for Del Oro, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Whitney will challenge Folsom at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Whitney is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season. As for Del Oro, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Pleasant Grove at 4:00 p.m. Del Oro has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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