South Vermillion dropped their record down to 5-7 on Monday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They came up short against the Clay City Eels, falling 23-0. If the Wildcats were looking for revenge after losing 15-5 to the Eels when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Clay City, they pushed their record up to 9-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Considering they have won seven contests by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Clay City's part, Lizzy Sinders made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sinders has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
In other batting news, Clay City let Faith Mitchell and Kambryn Rhodes run wild. Mitchell got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI, while Rhodes got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three runs gave Rhodes a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abigale Shearer, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
Looking ahead, South Vermillion will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Parke Heritage at 5:00 p.m. As for Clay City, they are taking a road trip to square off against Terre Haute North Vigo at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eels' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Patriots have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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