Arcola proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 21) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Cumberland Pirates out 11-9. That's more bragging rights for Arcola, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kacie Sisk made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. Sisk was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ema Simpson, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ava Simpson, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Cumberland's side, McKenzie Claybaugh made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Arcola is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-6 record this season. As for Cumberland, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 6-11.
Arcola will take on Sullivan at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Arcola is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Cumberland, they will head out on the road to take on Lawrenceville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cumberland is facing Lawrenceville at the right time seeing as Lawrenceville is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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