In what's become a running theme this season, Ritchie County gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They came out on top against the South Harrison Hawks by a score of 8-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game).
Rocklyn Marcum was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Marcum has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Marcum was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Chelsie Jeffrey was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Lilly Monn, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Ritchie County pushed their record up to 7-3 with that win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. They've been dominating during the matches in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 8.7 runs. As for South Harrison, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ritchie County will take on Wahama at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wahama is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.1 runs per game this season. As for South Harrison, they will be playing at home against Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. South Harrison is facing Valley at the right time seeing as Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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