Yorktown took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Noblesville, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Tigers came out on top in a nail-biter against the Millers on Monday, sneaking past 5-3. The win was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on six straight.
Olivia Jones
| 05/11/26 vs Noblesville | 14 |
| 05/09/26 vs Delta | 8 |
| 05/09/26 vs Daleville | 6 |
| 05/07/26 vs Shenandoah | 9 |
| 05/06/26 @ Cowan | 6 |
| + 12 more games |
Olivia Jones made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Bartle was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Anna Rinker, who went 1-for-3 with one home run.
Yorktown lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their home run total in three consecutive games.
Yorktown's record now sits at 19-1. As for Noblesville, they dropped their record down to 11-6 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Yorktown will venture away from home to square off against New Castle at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Trojans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.93 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Noblesville, they will face off against Brownsburg at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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