South Vermillion had lost five straight at home, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 12-13 to make it six. They lost 10-0 to the Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Patriots when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
For Terre Haute North Vigo's part, Nate Millington made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Millington posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brayden Dean and Parker Higham did most of the damage at the plate: Dean went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI, while Higham went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits Dean has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Austin Black, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
South Vermillion and Terre Haute North Vigo are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Wildcats will challenge Greencastle at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Vermillion's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tiger Cubs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season. As for Terre Haute North Vigo, they will face off against Martinsville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots are facing the Artesians at the right time seeing as the Artesians are stuck on a 19-game losing streak.
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