South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] has not done well against West Elk recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] Outlaws had just enough and edged the West Elk Patriots out 11-10. Winning may never get old, but South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Ava Newell made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Newell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Newell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] let Adley Mayo and Brecken Hutsler loose on the outfield. Mayo scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4, while Hutsler scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-5. Emma Rohrbaugh was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-5.
South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for West Elk, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: South Sumner [Caldwell/South Haven] beat West Elk by a score of 6-1 later that day.
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