Calhoun picks up 19th straight win at home

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 9:36pm

Recap: Calhoun Warriors vs. Barry Western Wildcats

Calhoun put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their undefeated season alive. They never let the Barry Western Wildcats onto the board and left with a 10-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Calhoun, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Anabel Eilerman and Audrey Gilman were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Eilerman tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Gilman didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits every time she's pitched this season. At bat, Eilerman scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Gilman went 2-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple.

In other batting news, Grace Ballard was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.

Calhoun's win was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0-1.

Calhoun will head out on the road to take on East Alton-Wood River at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Calhoun is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season. As for Barry Western, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Brown County at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd.

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