Wilbur-Creston-Keller couldn't quite beat Curlew on Saturday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 18-run defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Wilbur-Creston-Keller Wildcats fell just short of the Curlew Cougars by a score of 7-5. Wilbur-Creston-Keller was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Curlew apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2022.
For Curlew's part, Malia Sonsteng spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Theia Grady, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Melissa Bineau, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Wilbur-Creston-Keller's defeat dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Curlew, their win bumped their record up to 7-8-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilbur-Creston-Keller will challenge Waterville/Mansfield at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Curlew, they will head out on the road to square off against Wellpinit at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Curlew is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 14.6 runs per game this season.
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