South Vermillion can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Fountain Central Mustangs a 7-0 shutout. For South Vermillion, this counts as revenge for the 5-3 loss Fountain Central walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April.
Parker Weir was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Weir has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Weir was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Dallas Coleman was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
South Vermillion's victory bumped their record up to 8-14. As for Fountain Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 15 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season.
South Vermillion will be playing at home against West Vigo at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. West Vigo is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning South Vermillion will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Fountain Central, they will face off against Riverton Parke at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fountain Central has given up an average of 8.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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