
Trojans
05/12/25 vs Mapleton | 9-7 |
05/09/25 @ Lucas | 19-4 |
05/08/25 @ New London | 11-5 |
05/02/25 vs Crestline | 16-3 |
South Central took a 13-run defeat the last time they faced off against Mapleton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Trojans skirted past the Mounties 9-7. Winning may never get old, but the Trojans sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Viola Culler was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Culler was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ember Phillips, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Ella Sanders, who went 2-for-3 with one home run.
South Central was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .353 or higher in three consecutive games.
South Central's record is now 7-14. As for Mapleton, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
South Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Mounties: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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