West Noble was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. Their rough 19-8 defeat to the Churubusco Eagles might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Noble of the 16-12 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Miah Hilbish was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI.
On Churubusco's side, Emma Walters made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Walters has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Walters was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Churubusco got a massive performance out of Brieann Hosted, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jaylyn Shively, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI.
West Noble's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Churubusco, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Noble will take on Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Churubusco, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Central Noble at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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