Ramsey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Vandalia Vandals by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Ramsey of the 11-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Olivia Carroll was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Carroll has been consistent recently: 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.
Carroll wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Rynn Hewitt, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Ramsey's loss dropped their record down to 4-17. As for Vandalia, their win ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-23.
Ramsey will head out on the road to take on Calhoun at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Calhoun's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Ramsey's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Vandalia, they will head out on the road to face off against Litchfield at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Vandalia is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 12-game streak of away losses.
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