Carmel and Fishers squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Carmel had to settle for second. They lost 12-2 to the Fishers Tigers. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Carmel couldn't push the score so high this time.
Carmel saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katy Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Fishers' side, Kate Murray made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Murray has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Murray was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Victoria Abel, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jenna Grubb, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Carmel has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-21 record this season. As for Fishers, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-11.
As of now, neither Carmel nor Fishers have any future games scheduled.
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