Richmond extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-9. They came up short against the Anderson Indians, falling 14-4. If the Red Devils were looking for revenge after losing 17-1 to the Indians when the teams met back in May of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Madi Benns was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylee Brown, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Anderson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Anderson's side, Chelsea Shaker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts Shaker has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Anderson got a massive performance out of Shelby Brough, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Elora Stump was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Richmond will square off against Northeastern at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 1.6 runs per game this season, so the Red Devils' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Anderson, they will head out on the road to take on Muncie Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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