The Eastern Comets will take on the Carroll Cougars at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastern has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eastern managed to slip by Clinton Central the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Comets came up short against the Bulldogs on Thursday, falling 20-10.
Marly Coan was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Elle Winger, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Carroll beat Winamac 7-2 on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.
Emily Justice made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.
In other batting news, Madi Isley was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
Eastern's loss dropped their record down to 3-19. As for Carroll, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Eastern was able to grind out a solid victory over Carroll in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, winning 7-3. Will the Comets repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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