Whitehall has not done well against Independence/Gilmanton recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Whitehall Norse skirted past the Independence/Gilmanton Indees 5-4. That's two games straight that Whitehall has won by just one run.
Ashlyn Clatt made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Clatt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clatt was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Johnson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Kyla Lambeck, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The win got Whitehall back to even at 4-4. As for Independence/Gilmanton, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitehall will take on Alma Center Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Whitehall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Independence/Gilmanton, they will head out on the road to challenge Blair-Taylor at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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