Barr-Reeve dropped their record down to 8-5 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Evansville Reitz Panthers by a score of 2-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Vikings have suffered since May 28, 2024.
As for Evansville Reitz, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-10. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games.
For Evansville Reitz's part, the result came thanks to Ella Ellerbrook's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up nine Ks. Ellerbrook has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sadey Jones, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kinley Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two doubles.
Coming up, Barr-Reeve will square off against Evansville North at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Evansville Reitz, they will take on Loogootee at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday.
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