Eau Claire had lost four straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 2-17 to make it five. They came up short against the River Valley Mustangs, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the fourth time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, with their most recent loss being a 11-3 defeat on Monday.
As for River Valley, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For River Valley's part, Greta Vollma made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Vollma was even better at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Addy Lynch and Laney Strother did most of the damage at the plate: Lynch went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Strother went a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Strother a new career-high. Ava Ledesma was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Eau Claire will host Buchanan at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bucks will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Beavers surely won't give up without a fight. As for River Valley, they will head out to challenge Watervliet at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Mustangs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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