Valle Catholic extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 9-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Scott City Rams. The Warriors were not able to make up for their loss to the Rams from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
As for Scott City, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 1st.
For Scott City's part, Reese Carter was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Carter was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Scott City let Summer Wagner and Halle Comer run wild. Wagner went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run, while Comer went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Skylar Watson, who went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Valle Catholic will square off against Potosi at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Scott City, they will take on Holcomb at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hornets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.64 runs per game on average), something the Rams will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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