New Bloomfield was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They came out on top against the California Pintos by a score of 11-7. The Wildcats have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Pintos, too.
Rylee Ellsworth was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off seven hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in September. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, Myah Briggs and Macie Abbott did most of the damage at the plate: Briggs went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Abbott scored two runs while going 3-for-4. What's more, Abbott also posted a .800 OBP, which is the highestshe's posted since back in October of 2023. Isabella Talbot was another key player, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
New Bloomfield's victory bumped their record up to 16-12. As for California, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-19 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Bloomfield will welcome South Callaway at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Callaway is coming into the match with six straight defeats on the road, meaning New Bloomfield will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for California, they will host Knob Noster at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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