There's no place like home for Effingham, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Mt. Vernon Rams on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Effingham, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Saige Althoff made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Althoff has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Althoff was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Raegan Boone was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Natalie Armstrong was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
On Mt. Vernon's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danicah Tobin, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Effingham's win bumped their record up to 21-9. As for Mt. Vernon, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 14-18.
Effingham does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mt. Vernon, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against O'Fallon at 4:30 p.m.
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