If South Vermillion was feeling good off their 14-2 takedown of North Montgomery last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The South Vermillion Wildcats fell just short of the Shakamak Lakers by a score of 5-4 on Friday. South Vermillion was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Shakamak apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Addyson Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kenley Minor was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
South Vermillion has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Shakamak, their victory bumped their record up to 2-10.
South Vermillion didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-3 loss vs. Danville on the 4th. Shakamak has also already played their next match, an 11-1 win against Christel House on the 4th.
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