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| 04/30/26 - Home | 7-3 W |
| 04/14/26 - Away | 11-2 W |
| 05/01/25 - Away | 4-2 W |
| 04/25/25 - Home | 14-6 W |
| 04/25/24 - Home | 11-0 W |
West Branch came into Thursday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Alliance Aviators by a score of 7-3 on Thursday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-2 on April 14th.
Ellie Tucker made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Tucker was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Schmidt, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
West Branch hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post two or more strikeouts.
West Branch's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Alliance, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Branch will challenge United at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Alliance, they will face off against Waterloo at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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