Carver was not able to break out of their rough patch in Friday's first game as the team picked up their 11th straight loss. Their rough 22-2 defeat to the Bethany Wolves might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Carver of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Bethany's part, Mattie Southard made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched an inning while giving up just one earned run but no hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Southard was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen two or more in the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emily Berger, who went 2-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Audrey Waddell, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Carver's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Bethany, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Carver by a score of 21-4 later that day.
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