Softball Recap: Sullivan Golden Arrows vs. North Putnam Cougars
Sullivan had already won 15 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.4 runs), and they went ahead and made it 16 on Wednesday. They never let the North Putnam Cougars onto the board and left with a 21-0 win. Sullivan might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won 15 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Jaylynn Hobbs and Kate Ridgway were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Hobbs struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Ridgway struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Hobbs fired off two home runs, five runs, and five RBI while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Ridgway scored four runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmarie Earley, who went 2-for-2 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Rachel Eslinger, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Sullivan's victory was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-4. As for North Putnam, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-17.
Sullivan will head out on the road to take on North Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sullivan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for North Putnam, they will be playing at home against South Vermillion at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Vermillion is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
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