Couch extended their losing streak to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-6. They came up short against the Alton Comets, falling 18-3. The Indians were not able to make up for their loss to the Comets from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Alton, the win got them back to even at 8-8. Considering they have won six games by more than six runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Alton's part, Emma Cauthen made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. Cauthen has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jessica Green was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Madison Weyland, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Couch will welcome Koshkonong at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Alton, they will be playing at home against Houston at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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