Softball Recap: Cloverdale Clovers vs. White River Valley Wolverines
Cloverdale can finally bid farewell to their 12-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Monday. They walked away with a 9-5 win over the White River Valley Wolverines. Cloverdale's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abi Welton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits. Welton has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Welton was also big at the plate, scoring no runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cloverdale got a big performance out of Callee Smith, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Paisley Meyerrose was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Cloverdale's victory ended a 17-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-11. As for White River Valley, they dropped their record down to 0-10 with that loss, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cloverdale will take on Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Edgewood will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Cloverdale surely won't give up without a fight. As for White River Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Loogootee at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Loogootee will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something White River Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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