Jeffersonville's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They were the clear victors by an 11-2 margin over the Bullitt Central Cougars.
Loralei Mashburn spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Joslin Wilson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Ashlyn McClure was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Jeffersonville hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bullitt Central struck out nine times.
Jeffersonville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Bullitt Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Jeffersonville will welcome Providence at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Bullitt Central, they will take on Jeffersontown at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.5 runs per game on average), something the Cougars will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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