Merrillville took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against River Forest, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Pirates won by a run and slipped past the Ingots 11-10.
Alaysia Haney
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The team relied heavily on Alaysia Haney, who went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, two doubles, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Adrianna McDonald also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Merrillville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 6-3 when they post 11 or more hits.
Merrillville's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for River Forest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-13.
Merrillville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for River Forest, they will challenge Hanover Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Ingots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.9 runs per game this season.
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