While Gillespie put up plenty of runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Pana. The Miners put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 12-0 victory. The Miners have beaten the Panthers the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Panthers has come to flipping the script.
Sadie Sholtis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Ava Parish
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In other batting news, Ava Parish was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Delaney Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Gillespie was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pana only posted a batting average of .158.
Gillespie's record now sits at 9-5. As for Pana, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Gillespie will challenge Dupo at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Miners' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Pana, they will face off against Taylorville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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