Williams Bay scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over the Parkview Vikings. Williams Bay might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by seven runs or more this season.
Annmarie Cates made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off five hits. Cates has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cates was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Maisie Smith and Bayleigh Kozak did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored three runs while going 2-for-3, while Kozak went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Sophia Count was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
The victory made it two in a row for Williams Bay and bumps their season record up to 9-7. As for Parkview, their defeat was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Williams Bay will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Catholic Central at 4:30 p.m. Catholic Central will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Williams Bay surely won't give up without a fight. As for Parkview, they will head out on the road to take on Rio at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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