Vandalia had lost nine straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-9 to make it ten. They came up short against the Gillespie Miners, falling 8-2. Having soared to a lofty 17 runs in the game before, the Vandals couldn't push the score so high this time.
Briley Sefton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on five hits.
As for Gillespie, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-2. Considering they have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Gillespie's side, Paxton Reid and Laci Schuckenbrock made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Reid pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Schuckenbrock pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Reid has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Reid went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Schuckenbrock went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Rakers, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI. Ava Segarra was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Vandalia will venture away from home to face off against Mulberry Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Aces have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.9 runs per game on average), something the Vandals will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Gillespie, they will head out on the road to take on Collinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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