Casa Grande came tearing into Saturday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Sheldon Huskies out 3-2.
Lila Partridge made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Partridge was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Partridge wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hannah Edwards, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
Like Casa Grande, Sheldon also got a great game from a two-way player: Kwinci Brown. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Casa Grande has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-2 record this season. As for Sheldon, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Casa Grande will take on Justin-Siena at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Sheldon, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Davis Sr. at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Sheldon's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Davis Sr.'s hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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