Crab Orchard can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals. The victory was nothing new for Crab Orchard as they're now sitting on four straight.
Drew Besheres spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Payton Cook and Josie Stapleton did most of the damage at the plate: Cook went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a double, while Stapleton went 1-for-1 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Chelsi Miskelley, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Black, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
Crab Orchard's win bumped their record up to 14-4. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Crab Orchard will stay at home for another game and welcome Shawnee at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crab Orchard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will be playing at home against Zeigler-Royalton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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