Jefferson pushed their score to nine the last time they played Shawnee, but on Monday they couldn't quite do it again. The Jefferson Wildcats took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Shawnee Indians. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, Jefferson's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Shawnee's part, Riley Rhodes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Rhodes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rhodes was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
Rhodes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addie Neth, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Jefferson has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13-2 record this season. As for Shawnee, their victory bumped their record up to 7-15.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jefferson will square off against Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Shawnee, they will head out on the road to challenge Bath at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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