Vandalia had to endure a 25-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ramsey Rams on Friday and snuck past 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Vandalia, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Vandalia's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Madison Lupton, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Ramsey's side, Olivia Carroll was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Carroll has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Carroll was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Vandalia made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-23. As for Ramsey, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-17 record this season.
Vandalia will challenge Litchfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ramsey, they will head out on the road to face off against Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Calhoun is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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