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 lost 23-0 to the Clay City Eels. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Clay City, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. They haven't had any issues with South Vermillion recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
For Clay City's part, Lizzy Sinders was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Sinders has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, 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. That's the most RBI Rhodes has posted since back in May of 2024. Abigale Shearer was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
South Vermillion wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, an 8-4 win against Parke Heritage on the 6th. As for Clay City, they have also already played their next contest, a 6-5 loss against Terre Haute North Vigo on the 6th.
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