Greencastle extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They lost 8-0 to the Sullivan Golden Arrows. The Tiger Cubs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Golden Arrows from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Greencastle saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ali Hassler, who went 2-for-3 with one double.
As for Sullivan, the victory snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 12-10 record. The result was nothing new for the Golden Arrows, who have now won eight games by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Sullivan's side, Calli Stearley looked comfortable as she pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stearley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Rachel Eslinger was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Hallie Howard, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Greencastle will venture away from home to face off against Owen Valley at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tiger Cubs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Sullivan, they will square off against Terre Haute North Vigo at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Golden Arrows will need to watch out since the Patriots have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches.
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