Switzerland County had lost four straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it five. They lost 7-1 to the Rising Sun Shiners. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Shiners this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-2 last Monday.
Switzerland County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Serenity Beard, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Rising Sun, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games.
On Rising Sun's side, Emily Oatman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Oatman has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.
In other pitching news, Rising Sun got a great performance from Elaina Titkemeyer as she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Titkemeyer has posted since back in May of 2024.
Back at the plate, Ryan Works was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Tamryn Miller was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Switzerland County will challenge Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cubs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Pacers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rising Sun, they will square off against Milan at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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