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Chippewa Valley This Week
On the road for a second consecutive night, the Lady Macks (6-0, 3-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) once again came out hot against the Orioles (4-6, 0-4 WCC), batting through the order in the top of the first and plating eight runs.
Senior pitcher Katie Ruf struck out six of the 10 batters she faced, allowing just one hit and recording another shutout win, while freshman right fielder Claire Ruf was 3-for-3 with six RBIs, including a bases loaded triple. Junior left fielder Kendall Hepfler had another strong outing in the leadoff spot, going 3-for-4 at the plate.
On the road in Eau Claire and trying to stay unbeaten on the young season, the Lady Macks (5-0, 2-0 Western Cloverbelt Conference) came out hot against the Rambers (1-4, 0-2 WCC), batting through the order in the top of the first and plating five runs.
In the top of the second McDonell garnered the majority of their 19 hits, scoring 12 times and batting around twice before switching up their lineup for the final inning.
Senior pitcher Katie Ruf struck out five and was 3-for-3 at the plate with 5 RBIs, while younger sister, freshman right fielder Claire Ruf, collected two hits and drove in three. Senior catcher Morgan Wirtz garnered three hits and three RBIs, and leadoff hitter Kendall Hepfler also was 3-for-3, with an RBI and three stolen bases.
