Owendale-Gagetown couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Mayville Wildcats by a score of 8-7 on Monday. The loss means Owendale-Gagetown is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Aubrey Hellebuyck was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. Hellebuyck was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Karsyn Gruehn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Owendale-Gagetown will take on Au Gres-Sims at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mayville, they will head out on the road to challenge Memphis at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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