Spearfish was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 15-5 to the Roosevelt Rough Riders.
Skylar Viessman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Roosevelt's side, Payton Ecklein made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Ecklein has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ecklein was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carley Felsheimc, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Rylinne Devries was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Spearfish's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Roosevelt, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Washington the next time they take the field. Roosevelt will head out to face Washington at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Spearfish will play them later in the day, at 1:30 p.m.
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