Viborg/Hurley had lost 11 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-9 to make it 12. They lost 15-7 to the Gayville-Volin Raiders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-1 on Saturday.
As for Gayville-Volin, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Gayville-Volin, who have now won 11 games by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Gayville-Volin's part, Ayla Dimmer made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. That's the most strikeouts Dimmer has posted since back in April. She was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
In other batting news, Gayville-Volin got a massive performance out of Kendra Beeck, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Beeck is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Jolie Westrum was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with two triples, two stolen bases, and three runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Viborg/Hurley will square off against McCook Central/Montrose at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Gayville-Volin, they will host Centerville on Friday.
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