Mattoon had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Okaw Valley Timberwolves on Thursday as the Mattoon Greenwave made off with a 14-3 win. Mattoon's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Hanna Griffin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Alexia Murdock was a standout: she scored four runs and stole three bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Whitley, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Okaw Valley's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Totten, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Totten 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.
Mattoon's victory bumped their record up to 3-12. As for Okaw Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
Mattoon will head out on the road to square off against Taylorville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Okaw Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland] at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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