There's no place like home for Shawnee, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds 8-2 on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Riley Rhodes
05/07/25 vs Lima Central Catholic | 11 |
05/02/25 @ Memorial | 10 |
05/01/25 @ New Bremen | 12 |
04/29/25 vs Wapakoneta | 6 |
04/28/25 @ Spencerville | 6 |
+ 7 more games |
Riley Rhodes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Shawnee let Lyla Rosas and Michayla Browning run wild. Rosas went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Browning went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave Browning a new career-high. Anna Menke was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Shawnee kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Shawnee now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Lima Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Shawnee didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 3-1 loss against Defiance on the 9th. As for Lima Central Catholic, they have also already played their next contest, a 17-3 defeat against Hardin Northern on the 8th.
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