Clifton Central had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-11 to make it five. They lost 10-0 to the Beecher Bobcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Tuesday.
Clifton Central saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Chloe Cotter, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Beecher, the win keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. Considering they have won seven games by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Beecher's side, Taylor Norkus looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Norkus has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Elena Kvasnicka was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Liliana Irwin, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Clifton Central is set to take on their familiar foe Illinois Lutheran at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Beecher will square off against rival Gardner-South Wilmington at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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