Valmeyer had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it six. They came up short against the New Athens Yellow Jackets, falling 20-0. If the Pirates were looking for revenge after losing 10-6 to the Yellow Jackets when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
New Athens' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
For New Athens' part, Morgan Schatte made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Schatte was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2025.
In other batting news, Carinne Darin was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Jamie Wilson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Valmeyer has already played their next game, a 15-0 loss against Marissa/Coulterville on the 21st. As for New Athens, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 12-2 defeat against Okawville on the 20th.
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