West Vigo dropped their record down to 20-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 5-2 to the Edgewood Mustangs. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 3-2 to the Mustangs when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Jaleigh Lindley was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Briley Jones made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run and one double.
As for Edgewood, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-5. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly three runs.
Like West Vigo, Edgewood also got a great game from a two-way player: ALLY BLAND. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off seven hits (and not a single walk). BLAND has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run.
In other batting news, ELLA SPROUL was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in May of 2024.
Coming up, West Vigo will face off against Clay City at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eels will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Edgewood, they will take on Owen Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Mustangs are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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