Cloverdale extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-4 in the process. They lost 11-1 to the Indian Creek Braves. If the Clovers were looking for revenge after losing 14-2 to the Braves when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Indian Creek, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
For Indian Creek's part, Kristen Soots was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. What's more, Soots posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
In other pitching news, Lexi Smith looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Jasmine Day was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie Schaub, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Cloverdale wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, an 8-1 loss against Greencastle on the 22nd. As for Indian Creek, they will welcome Brown County at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.57 runs per game on average), something the Braves will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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