Keota had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 win over the Belle Plaine Plainsmen on Friday. This was payback for Keota, who suffered a 17-3 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Addy Purkeypile spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits. She also set a new season high mark in walks with no.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lexus Detweiler, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Maya Dalton, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Keota's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-15. As for Belle Plaine, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Keota will square off against English Valleys at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. English Valleys is coming into the matchup with five straight wins at home, so Keota will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Belle Plaine, they will head out on the road to take on Tipton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Belle Plaine is facing Tipton at the right time seeing as Tipton is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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