With a playoff game on the line, Whiteland rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs. The win was some much needed relief for Whiteland as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Jordyn Crouch was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Crouch has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Crouch was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Whiteland let Kiley Sullivan and Josslyn Harbert loose on the outfield. Sullivan scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3, while Harbert scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Franklin Community's side, Adeline Blackwell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Annabelle Richter, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
The victory got Whiteland back to even at 12-12. As for Franklin Community, they now have a losing record at 13-14.
Whiteland will challenge East Central at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Whiteland surely won't give up without a fight. Franklin Community does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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