Southwestern's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Switzerland County Pacers by a score of 8-5. That's more bragging rights for Southwestern, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ashley Fulton made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Fulton was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Southwestern let Chloey Leach and Lilly Fox loose on the outfield. Leach went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, while Fox went 3-for-4 with three doubles, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Myah Hofelich, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Switzerland County's side, Maddie Levell and Hayley Adams stepped up to the plate in a big way. Levell scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Adams scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-4. Adams has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Kayla Cutter was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Southwestern's victory bumped their record up to 15-8. As for Switzerland County, their loss dropped their record down to 2-18.
Southwestern is on the road again on Monday to play Brownstown Central at 6:00 p.m. Brownstown Central will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Southwestern surely won't give up without a fight. As for Switzerland County, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Ripley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Switzerland County is facing South Ripley at the right time seeing as South Ripley is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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