Zeigler-Royalton extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 10-16 in the process. They lost 17-0 to the Chester Yellowjackets. The Tornadoes were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellowjackets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Chester, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Chester's part, Maggie Caby and Lexie Mott were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Caby pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Mott pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Caby has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. At bat, Caby went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Mott went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave Mott a new career-high.
In other batting news, Chester got a massive performance out of Elaina Lutman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one triple. Lutman is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last 13 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Marlie Caby, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple.
Zeigler-Royalton has already played their next game (against Carlisle County), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. As for Chester, they will take on Richland County in a tournament on Saturday.
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