After soaring to ten runs the game before, Rice were a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Blooming Grove Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Rice of the 14-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
C Van Cleave spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Rice saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was W Wharton, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and an RBI.
On Blooming Grove's side, the team relied heavily on Ava Eldridge, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riley Richards was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-3.
Rice has not been sharp recently as the team has lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season. As for Blooming Grove, they pushed their record up to 12-5 with that win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rice will stay at home for another game and welcome Malakoff at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Malakoff will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Rice surely won't give up without a fight. As for Blooming Grove, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Mildred at 6:00 p.m. Blooming Grove is facing Mildred at the right time seeing as Mildred is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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