Carrollton hasn't had much luck against Ithaca recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cavaliers will welcome the Yellowjackets at 4:00 p.m.
Carrollton is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 21st straight game dating back to last season on Friday. They fell 6-1 to Coleman.
Meanwhile, Ithaca waltzed into their matchup on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They never let the Hornets get on the board and left with a 7-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Yellowjackets, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Ivy Davenport made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 16 over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Emma Janes was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Quinne McMurphy, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Ithaca's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Carrollton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-9.
Carrollton suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Ithaca when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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