Softball Game Recap: Earlville Comes Up Short

By Team Reports May 11, 2024, 4:34pm

Softball Recap: Earlville Red Raiders vs. Indian Creek Timberwolves

If Earlville was riding high off their 11-1 takedown of Hiawatha last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Earlville Red Raiders lost 14-3 to the Indian Creek Timberwolves on Friday. Earlville has struggled against Indian Creek recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.

For Indian Creek's part, Bella Klotz was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off 13 hits (and not a single walk). Klotz has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Klotz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 4-for-5.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Frazier, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Eliza Tatro, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs.

Earlville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Indian Creek, their win bumped their record up to 9-12.

Earlville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Indian Creek, they will be playing at home against Marengo at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Marengo will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Indian Creek surely won't give up without a fight.

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