Wildcats
| 04/15/25 @ Eminence | 24 |
| 04/15/25 @ Eminence | 23 |
| 04/18/25 vs Williamstown | 15 |
| 04/17/25 vs Eminence | 15 |
| 03/18/25 vs Calvary Christian | 15 |
Gallatin County barely beat Switzerland County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Wildcats put the hurt on the Pacers with a sharp 13-1 win on Tuesday. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matchups by six runs or more this season.
Isabella Olivigni and Bella Runyon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Olivigni struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, Runyon pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Olivigni got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, while Runyon went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that Runyon has snagged this season.
In other batting news, Jayden Riddle and Zeva Cozine did most of the damage at the plate: Riddle got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI, while Cozine went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Riddle a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Daylen Florence, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Gallatin County hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Switzerland County struck out six times.
Gallatin County has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-12 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.5 runs over those games. As for Switzerland County, their loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-12.
Coming up, Gallatin County will host Bishop Brossart at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Switzerland County, they will venture away from home to square off against Oldenburg Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Twisters have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.09 runs per game on average), something the Pacers will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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