Chadron's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They walked away with a 16-12 victory over the Alliance Bulldogs. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jae Gooder made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. Gooder was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Addisyn Gruver was a standout: she scored four runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5. Gruver is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's stolen at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Averielle Sager, who scored five runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Chadron didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with seven strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Chadron's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Alliance, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Chadron will host Scottsbluff on Tuesday. As for Alliance, they will venture away from home to challenge Gothenburg on Friday.
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