Wildcats
| 05/07/26 @ Rushville-Industry | 5-8 |
| 05/06/26 vs Mendon Unity | 16-0 |
| 05/04/26 @ West Central co-op [Winchester-Bluffs] | 15-2 |
| 05/01/26 vs Brown County | 10-0 |
| 04/29/26 vs West Prairie | 8-0 |
Barry Western dropped down to 12-9 on Thursday, ending the team's four-game streak of wins. They took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rushville-Industry Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Rushville-Industry, they pushed their record up to 11-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.6 runs over those games.
For Rushville-Industry's part, Joaney Flowers made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits. Those nine strikeouts gave Flowers a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Italee Ford was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Devin Vogler, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Barry Western will head out to face off against Pleasant Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Wolves have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.77 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Rushville-Industry, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Abingdon/Avon at 4:30 p.m.
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