West Lafayette dropped their record down to 5-5 on Monday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Western Panthers, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Red Devils were not able to get on the board.
As for Western, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games.
For Western's part, the result came thanks to Kylie Miller's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 15 Ks. Miller has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brynley Erb, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Emma Roe was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Lafayette will square off against Frontier at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Devils are facing the Falcons at the right time seeing as the Falcons are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Western, they will take on Northwestern at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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