Jac-Cen-Del couldn't quite beat Southwestern on Wednesday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-run defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Jac-Cen-Del Eagles fell just short of the Southwestern Rebels by a score of 5-3. The loss continues a trend for Jac-Cen-Del in their matchups with Southwestern: they've now lost five in a row.
Jac-Cen-Del saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Groth, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Southwestern's side, Ashley Fulton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
Jac-Cen-Del's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Southwestern, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Milan the next time they take the field. Southwestern will head out to face Milan at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Jac-Cen-Del will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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