Raytown South extended their losing streak to 11 on Monday, dropping them down to 1-11. They came up short against the Excelsior Springs Tigers, falling 20-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 19-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2024.
As for Excelsior Springs, their record now sits at 7-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Excelsior Springs' part, Courtney James was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave James a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Willa Schreier was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josie Casler, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run and four RBI.
Coming up, Raytown South will square off against Kearney at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs' pitching crew has only allowed 1.7 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Excelsior Springs, they will challenge Smithville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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