Astoria/VIT had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 5-17 to make it four. They came up short against the Havana Ducks, falling 12-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Ducks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in April.
Astoria/VIT saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was C Sutton, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
As for Havana, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-3-1 record this season. The result was nothing new for Havana, who have now won 11 matches by six runs or more so far this season.
On Havana's side, Maddie Howerter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 13 batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits (and not a single walk). Howerter has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Addie Atwater was a standout: she fired off three triples, three runs, and two RBI while going 3-for-4. Those three triples gave her a new career-high. Ava Kramer also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Astoria/VIT will face off against Farmington at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Havana, they will welcome West Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cyclones have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.8 runs per game on average), something the Ducks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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