Terre Haute South Vigo extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-11 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the West Vigo Vikings. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Carly Ross made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That run was her first of the season.
As for West Vigo, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 15-0. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average this season.
On West Vigo's side, Jaleigh Lindley made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. That's the most strikeouts Lindley has posted since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Janelle Sullivan, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. Jaycee Elkins was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Terre Haute South Vigo will head out to face off against Terre Haute North Vigo at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for West Vigo, they will welcome Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Vikings 2.3, the Mustangs 3.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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