Scott was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. Their tough 11-5 loss to the Wartburg Central Bulldogs might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scott of the 18-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Wartburg Central's part, Braylen Melton made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up three earned runs off only one hit. Melton has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Melton was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a triple.
In other pitching news, Maddy Hurst looked comfortable as she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits.
Back at the plate, Madison Starkey and Caleigh Crouch did most of the damage at the plate: Starkey scored two runs while going 2-for-4, while Crouch scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. Madi Aslinger was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Scott's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Wartburg Central, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Scott will be playing at home against Anderson County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Wartburg Central, they will head out on the road to square off against Oliver Springs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Wartburg Central is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 13 runs per game this season.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
