Vestaburg had won three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they bumped their record up to 17-3 to make it four. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Ovid-Elsie Marauders 5-4. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-6 on Wednesday.
Sasha Page
| 05/07/25 @ Ovid-Elsie | 14 |
| 04/22/25 @ Carson City-Crystal | 13 |
| 04/09/25 vs St. Charles | 13 |
| 04/15/24 vs Lakeview | 12 |
| 04/14/25 vs Coleman | 11 |
Sasha Page was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Those 14 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Neelis was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Kelsie Stowell was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple and one run.
As for Ovid-Elsie, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11-1 record this season. They just can't catch a break and have now endured five defeats in a row.
On Ovid-Elsie's side, Mercades Grieder spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits.
On the hitting side, Danica Bancroft made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run. Isabella Phillips also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vestaburg will welcome Belding at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ovid-Elsie, they will host Fulton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pirates have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.5 runs per game on average), something the Marauders will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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