After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg, Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against North Clay/Clay City by a score of 10-5. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bobcats' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Addison Wasson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Birgen Schlanser was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ryleigh Sarver, who scored four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for North Clay/Clay City, their loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City will challenge Mulberry Grove at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Aces have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for North Clay/Clay City, they will face off against Brownstown/St. Elmo at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Clay/Clay City are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
