Argenta-Oreana came tearing into Thursday's match with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12.4 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 17-4 margin over the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights. The result was nothing new for Argenta-Oreana, who have now won 12 matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Miriah Powell made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Powell has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Powell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, Abbey Matthews was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. Kharma Giles was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
On Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond's side, KARALINE VANAUSDOLL made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Argenta-Oreana's victory was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-12 record this season.
Argenta-Oreana will be playing at home against Mt. Zion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mt. Zion will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, they will head out on the road to challenge Rantoul at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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