Vermilion lost to Sandusky back in May of 2022, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Vermilion Sailors had just enough and edged the Sandusky Blue Streaks out 6-5.
Gracie Porter was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Porter has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Porter was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Abby Gawry, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four stolen bases, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Cora Frederick, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4.
Vermilion's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Sandusky, their defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-11.
Vermilion will stay at home for another game and welcome Firelands at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sandusky, they will head out on the road to challenge Lorain at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Sandusky is facing Lorain at the right time seeing as Lorain is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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