Woodlawn is still winless after their contest against Zeigler-Royalton on Wednesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. The Woodlawn Cardinals fell just short of the Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Woodlawn of the 11-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
For Zeigler-Royalton's part, Addison Furlow made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off 12 hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Furlow has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Furlow was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shelby Grove, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Reagan Gilbert was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Woodlawn's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Zeigler-Royalton, their record is now 3-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodlawn will take on Carlyle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Carlyle will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Woodlawn surely won't give up without a fight. As for Zeigler-Royalton, they will be playing at home against Steeleville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Zeigler-Royalton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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