Preble Shawnee scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Troy Christian Eagles 14-3. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Preble Shawnee also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Troy Christian's part, Ella Dersham was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Dersham has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Dersham was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
Dersham wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Eschete, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Lainey Crawford was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Troy Christian didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 14 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Preble Shawnee's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Troy Christian, their record is now 2-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Preble Shawnee will take on Valley View at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Troy Christian, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Lehman Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lehman Catholic is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Troy Christian will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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