Eau Claire hasn't had much luck against Mid-Carolina recently, but that could start to change on Friday. Eau Claire will look to defend their home field against Mid-Carolina at 5:30 p.m.
Eau Claire is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their ninth straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They came up short against Mid-Carolina, falling 15-0.
For Mid-Carolina's part, Gabi Riddle made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Those zero hits allowed gave Riddle a new career-low. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Malloree Grimsley was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Savannah Moore, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Mid-Carolina always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .810. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
With the defeat, Mid-Carolina broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-5. As for Eau Claire, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Eau Claire might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Mid-Carolina when the teams last played on Tuesday. Will Eau Claire have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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