Batesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 14-3 to the East Central Trojans. That's two games in a row now that Batesville has lost by exactly 11 runs.
Calli Fletcher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Natasha Fowler, who went 3-for-3 with two RBI.
On East Central's side, Mikala Newland was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Newland was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Payge Callahan was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kate Dudley, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3.
Batesville's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for East Central, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Batesville will square off against Franklin County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for East Central, they will head out on the road to face off against Connersville at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. East Central is facing Connersville at the right time seeing as Connersville is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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