The scorekeeper got an easy start on Thursday as neither Prairie du Chien nor Richland Center made it on the board until the seventh inning. The Blackhawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Hornets 2-1. The Blackhawks haven't had any issues with the Hornets recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

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Claire Kennedy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up 13 Ks. Those 13 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Irelynd Cejka, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. That stolen base was her first of the season.
Prairie du Chien's record now sits at 8-2. As for Richland Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Prairie du Chien will head out to challenge Fennimore at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Richland Center, they will venture away from home to face off against Dodgeville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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