Western was the 4-0 winner over Harper Creek when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Western Panthers fell 10-6 to the Harper Creek Beavers on Tuesday. Western's loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
For Harper Creek's part, Aleena Stahlhood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Stahlhood has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stahlhood was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaylee Kirkpatrick, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kloey Ledbetter, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
Western's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Harper Creek, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Western is on the road again on Wednesday to play Grass Lake at 4:00 p.m. As for Harper Creek, they will face off against Coldwater at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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