Crothersville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They lost 15-3 to the Borden Braves. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Crothersville of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Corey Kelshaw was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
On Borden's side, Garrett Schmidt and Zander Keith made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Schmidt kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over 4.2 innings pitched. Meanwhile, Keith pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Schmidt scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-4, while Keith scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Alex Schuler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three runs. K.J. Simmons was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Crothersville's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Borden, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Crothersville will take on Henryville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Henryville is coming into the matchup with five straight defeats at home, meaning Crothersville will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Borden, they will head out on the road to challenge Charlestown at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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