There's no place like home for Slater, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Tina-Avalon Dragons a 10-0 shutout on Monday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by nine runs or more this season.
Hailey Harry made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Karlee Bellamy was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Bellamy is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least two every time she's taken the field this season. Nevaeh Evans was another key player, scoring two runs.
Slater always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .516. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Slater's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-7. As for Tina-Avalon, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Slater will face off against Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Tina-Avalon, they will challenge Brunswick at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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