St. Thomas More extended their losing streak to nine on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-9 in the process. They lost 17-5 to the Iroquois West Raiders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Sabers of the 16-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Ella Atwood was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. That run marked the first that she has scored this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaitlynn Ballard, who went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs.
As for Iroquois West, their win bumped their record up to 6-9. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
On Iroquois West's side, Autumn Miller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks.
At the plate, Cameron Bork and Amelia Scharp did most of the damage at the plate: Bork went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple, while Scharp went 2-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Those two stolen bases gave Bork a new career-high. Kyla Dewitt was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
Looking ahead, St. Thomas More will face off against Monticello at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Iroquois West, they will take on Schlarman at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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