Carbondale has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging four runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Tolono Unity Rockets. The Terriers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rockets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Chloe Dryer put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sydney Tanner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Ella Karayiannis was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Carbondale's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Tolono Unity, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-1.
Coming up, Carbondale will host Mt. Vernon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Terriers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rams have averaged an impressive 7.7 runs per game this season. As for Tolono Unity, they will venture away from home to challenge Carterville at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Lions' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Rockets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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