Crab Orchard lost a close one when they played on Friday but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on Saturday was a bit more commanding. They lost 13-7 to the Johnston City Indians. Crab Orchard has struggled against Johnston City recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Kayden Glover was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Chelsi Miskelley, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Johnston City's side, Aubree Williford made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up four earned runs off three hits. Williford has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Williford was even better at the plate, going 3-for-3 with five RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Peyton Smith was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Zoee Cullum was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Crab Orchard's loss dropped their record down to 18-10. As for Johnston City, their win bumped their record up to 25-8.
Crab Orchard is on the road again on Monday to play Salem at 4:30 p.m. Salem is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. Johnston City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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