Yankton was the 10-9 winner over Vermillion when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Bucks/Gazelles fell just short of the Tanagers by a score of 4-3 on Monday.
Madison Girard was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she pitched 5.1 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (one). She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Girard wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kalli Koletzky, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Yankton has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Vermillion, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Yankton will challenge Rapid City Central at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Vermillion, they will venture away from home to challenge Madison at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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