After three games on the road, Routt Catholic is heading back home. They will take on the Beardstown Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Routt Catholic lost 16-1 to Pleasant Hill on Friday.
Meanwhile, Beardstown had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-3 win over Mendon Unity on Wednesday.
Shelby Goodrich made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Goodrich has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Goodrich was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kylynn Maltby was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Bella Palmer, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Routt Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 1-15. As for Beardstown, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-19.
Routt Catholic suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Beardstown in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Routt Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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