North Vermillion had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it four. They came up short against the South Vermillion Wildcats, falling 12-2. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by exactly ten runs.
North Vermillion saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Willow Campbell, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Marki Chambliss also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for South Vermillion, their record is now 4-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by ten runs or more this season.
On South Vermillion's side, Keagan Miller made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rosie Travioli, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Layla Mackey, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Vermillion will welcome Fountain Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for South Vermillion, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Riverton Parke at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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