Janesville Parker's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Beloit Memorial Purple Knights 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Janesville Parker, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Beloit Memorial's part, Rilynne Cleland put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Cleland has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Cleland was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Cleland wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Amiya Clark, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Janesville Parker's win bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Beloit Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 9-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Janesville Parker's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Middleton at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Beloit Memorial will take on Union Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Union Grove is coming into the contest with three straight victories on the road, so Beloit Memorial will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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