Following a lot of action earlier in the week, Kimball took a trip to Eden Valley Thursday, May 8, to play another twin bill, only to get rained out forcing them to return on Friday. After letting Mother Nature have her way, the games were played, and the Cubs came away with a split decision, winning game one, 11-7, and dropping the nightcap, 10-3. In the opener, Kimball was only able to send two batters to the plate, before the game was suspended due to thunder and lightning. When Kimball traveled back to Eden Valley on Friday, the game started with runners on first and third and no outs. Kimball would go on to have 25 batters hit safely and capture the victory, 11-7, despite committing five errors. Game two was all EV-W, as Kali Covert kept the Kimball batters off balance, while the Cubs booted the ball around, allowing the Eagles to walk away with the 10-3 win.
Game one highlights: Lauren Libbesmeier, 3 for 4, run scored, RBI, stolen base; Shay Krippner, 3 for 4, 2 runs
scored, RBI; Emily Utecht, 3 for 4, run scored; Shelby Schiefelbein, 3 for 4, run scored, 3 RBI; Becky Holtz, 3 for 4, run scored; Maddy Schreifels, 3 for 4, 2 RBI; Maddison Libbesmeier, 3 for 5, 2 runs scored, 2 RBI; Stacy Hurrle, 2 for 4 , run scored, 2 RBI; Alexis Rose, 2 for 5, 2 runs scored, double.
Game two highlights: Maddy Schreifels, 2 for 3, 2 runs scored, SB; Maddison Libbesmeier, 2 for 3, run scored, RBI; Stacy Hurrle, 2 for 4; Shay Krippner, 2 for 2, double; Shelby Schiefelbein and Alexis Rose each had one hit.
Kimball?Äôs catcher Lauren Libbesmeier behind the plate during the second game of the doubleheader at Eden Valley Watkins. Staff photo by Marguerite Laabs.