Shawnee had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They never let the Jefferson Wildcats onto the board and left with a 3-0 win on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Shawnee also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Riley Rhodes made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Rhodes has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rhodes was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
Rhodes wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Addie Neth, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Shawnee's victory bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Jefferson, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-13-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shawnee will face off against Bath at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Jefferson, they will head out on the road to challenge Van Buren at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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