For the second straight game, Eau Claire will face off against Fairfield Central. The Shamrocks will head out to square off against the Griffins at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Eau Claire has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with 11 straight losses, while Fairfield Central will come in with four straight victories.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Eau Claire's offense. They lost 18-0 to Fairfield Central on Tuesday.
For Fairfield Central's part, Layla McMillan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). McMillan has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashlynn Pinkney, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Pinkney is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Niyah Morgan, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Fairfield Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .793. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Eau Claire's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Fairfield Central, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
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