Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 3-12 to make it nine. They lost 13-0 to the Mulberry Grove Aces. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Aces this season, with their most recent defeat being a 13-0 loss on Saturday.
As for Mulberry Grove, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-5. Considering they have won nine matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Mulberry Grove's part, Lily Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Johnson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Mulberry Grove got a massive performance out of Jenni Mezo, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Taylor Stone was another key player, going 4-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will welcome Martinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats are facing the Bluestreaks at the right time seeing as the Bluestreaks are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Mulberry Grove, they have already played their next game, a 4-1 win against Altamont on the 14th.
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