North Decatur had lost three straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 6-10 to make it four. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 13-1 to the Rising Sun Shiners, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Shiners this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 on Saturday.
As for Rising Sun, the win (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 10 runs.
For Rising Sun's part, Emily Oatman made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Oatman has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, Reese Merica was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. Vicky Erickson also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Decatur will face off against Eastern Hancock at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 7.5 runs per game this season. As for Rising Sun, they will take on Oldenburg Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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