The Whitehall Norse will head out on the road to face off against the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Whitehall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
Whitehall will bounce into Monday's game after beating Independence/Gilmanton, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Whitehall came out on top in a nail-biter against Independence/Gilmanton on Friday and snuck past 5-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Whitehall.
Ashlyn Clatt made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Clatt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clatt was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Taylor Johnson was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Johnson is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Kyla Lambeck was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, sadly, Alma Center Lincoln is still looking for their first win of the season after four matchups. They fell victim to a tough 22-3 loss at the hands of Owen-Withee on Monday. One positive for Alma Center Lincoln, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
The win got Whitehall back to even at 4-4. As for Alma Center Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Whitehall might still be hurting after the 16-5 loss they got from Alma Center Lincoln when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can Whitehall avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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