Batesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They fell 10-6 to the Triton Central Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Batesville of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
Caitlyn Fox made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Claire Saner was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
On Triton Central's side, the team relied heavily on Jalynn Keith, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Jayda McKee, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Batesville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-14. As for Triton Central, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 14-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Batesville will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Milan at 5:30 p.m. Milan is coming into the game with five straight victories at home, so Batesville will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Triton Central, they will head out on the road to take on Covenant Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Triton Central's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Covenant Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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