Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City extended their losing streak to seven on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-9 in the process. They came up short against the Mulberry Grove Aces, falling 11-1. If the Bobcats were looking for revenge after losing 11-0 to the Aces when the teams met back in March of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ryleigh Sarver made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
As for Mulberry Grove, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.5 runs over those games.
On Mulberry Grove's side, Lily Johnson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and only one walk). Johnson has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Taylor Stone, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Jenni Mezo was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will head out to square off against Brownstown/St. Elmo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Mulberry Grove, they will challenge Staunton at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Aces' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.
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