Callaway's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Jackson Red Devils out 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cavaliers have posted since October 18, 2023.
Mackenzie Toney spent all 11 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up 12 Ks. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in strikeouts.
At the plate, Karlie Walker and Savannah Rice did most of the damage at the plate: Walker got on base in three of her six plate appearances with a triple and a run, while Rice scored a run while going 2-for-6. What's more, Rice also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Another player making a difference was Ella Kelly, who scored a run while going 2-for-6.
Callaway didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 12 strikeouts. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're strikeout total in three consecutive contests.
Callaway's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-14. As for Jackson, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which is still a better percentage than their 5-20 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Callaway will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Rutland at 5:00 p.m. Rutland is coming into the match with three straight defeats at home, meaning Callaway will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Jackson, they will challenge Morgan County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Morgan County will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Jackson surely won't give up without a fight.
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