After four games on the road, Churubusco is heading back home. They will take on the New Haven Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Churubusco is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, Churubusco came up short against Manchester and fell 5-1.
Emma Walters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Shelby Tigner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base.
New Haven can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over Fort Wayne North Side.
The team relied heavily on Ava Low, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Churubusco's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for New Haven, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Churubusco came out on top in a nail-biter against New Haven in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, sneaking past 5-4. Does Churubusco have another victory up their sleeve, or will New Haven turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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