It was a good run, but Galena unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Fulton Steamers by a score of 5-4. The defeat continues a trend for Galena in their matchups with Fulton: they've now lost seven in a row.
Ava Hahn was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up five earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Hahn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. Hahn was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
In other batting news, Brooke Dittmar was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Galena's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7. As for Fulton, the win (which was their 18th in a row) raised their record to 20-4.
Galena will be playing in front of their home fans against Potosi/Cassville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Fulton, they will head out on the road to square off against East Dubuque at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. East Dubuque is on a four-game streak of home wins, Fulton a six-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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