Richmond was not able to break out of their rough patch in Saturday's first game as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell victim to a rough 13-6 defeat at the hands of the Milan Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Richmond of the 11-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Milan's part, Kynadee Bode was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Bode has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Bode was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mallory Eaglin, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Carpenter, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Richmond's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Milan, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 5-7 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Richmond by a score of 6-2 later that day.
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