Pymatuning Valley can now show off nine landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Badger Braves as the Pymatuning Valley Lakers made off with a 15-1 victory. While fans of Pymatuning Valley might be used to big wins, the 14-run margin marked the team's biggest one yet.
Saige Payne and Mackenzie Kribbs were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Payne pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Kribbs tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Payne has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Payne scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Kribbs scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Mariah Sharpe and Macie Payne did most of the damage at the plate: Sharpe scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Payne went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a double. Nataleigh Haines was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Badger's side, Elizabeth Price made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run.
The win (which was Pymatuning Valley's fourth in a row) raised their record to 11-1. As for Badger, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pymatuning Valley will take on Mathews at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pymatuning Valley is on a seven-game streak of home wins, Mathews a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Badger will take on John F. Kennedy Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. John F. Kennedy Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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