Greencastle extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-10 in the process. They lost 12-4 to the Indian Creek Braves. The Tiger Cubs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Emma West and Marley Stokes did some serious damage despite the final result: West went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double, while Stokes got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Indian Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Indian Creek's side, Delaney Jones made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Jones was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
In other batting news, Indian Creek got a massive performance out of Ella Schaub, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Schaub a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addie Schaub, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greencastle will head out to face off against Owen Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tiger Cubs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Indian Creek, they will head out on the road to take on South Putnam at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight.
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