Speedway extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-6. They came up short against the Indian Creek Braves, falling 13-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Braves this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-1 on Tuesday.
Hayli Clampitt made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
As for Indian Creek, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-3. Considering they have won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Indian Creek's side, Karlie Werden was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Werden was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two doubles and one RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ma'Ryah Caul and Delaney Jones did most of the damage at the plate: Caul went 3-for-4 with one home run and five RBI, while Jones went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Jones has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. Addie Schaub was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs.
Coming up, Speedway is taking a road trip to challenge Triton Central at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Sparkplugs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Indian Creek, they will venture away from home to face off against Hauser at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Braves' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Jets have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season.
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