After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Mulberry Grove, Dieterich was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Martinsville Bluestreaks a 14-0 shutout. That looming 14-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Dieterich yet this season.
Marli Michl made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Michl was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kinli Michl was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Eva Meinhart, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Dieterich now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Martinsville, their loss dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dieterich will take on Farina South Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Martinsville, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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