Danville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-4 to the Casey-Westfield Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Danville of the 16-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ka'Leah Bellik was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Jaidyn Hardesty was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Danville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Casey-Westfield struck out six times.
On Casey-Westfield's side, Ava Goble made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Goble was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Anna Karras was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Megan Cribelar, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and a double.
Danville's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Casey-Westfield, the victory was the 20th in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 27-1.
Danville will head out on the road to take on St. Joseph-Ogden at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Casey-Westfield, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Westville at 9:00 a.m.
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