It was a good run, but Pepin/Alma unfortunately witnessed the end of their 15-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell 7-4 to the Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran Lancers. Pepin/Alma was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April.
For Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's part, Hannah Kazemba made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits (and only one walk). Kazemba has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Kazemba was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cheyenne Wales, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.
Pepin/Alma's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-4. As for Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Pepin/Alma does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran, they will head out on the road to square off against Cadott at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Eau Claire Immanuel Lutheran's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Cadott's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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