Triton Central put their dominant pitcher on display in the team's third consecutive shutout on Thursday. They never let the Rushville Lions onto the board and left with a 4-0 win. This was payback for Triton Central, who suffered an 11-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Rushville's batters probably weren't too happy with Brylie Couch, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up two walks). Couch has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jalynn Keith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
On Rushville's side, Becca Tabeling spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits.
Triton Central pushed their record up to 7-6 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Rushville, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Triton Central will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Waldron at 10:00 a.m. Triton Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season. As for Rushville, they will head out on the road to square off against Batesville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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