Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Anderson). Everything went their way against the Muncie Central Bearcats on Thursday as they made off with a 25-3 victory. The win was some much needed relief for the Indians as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Chelsea Shaker
| 05/01/25 @ Muncie Central | 11 |
| 05/08/24 vs Lapel | 8 |
| 04/25/25 @ Warren Central | 6 |
| 05/02/24 vs New Castle | 6 |
| 04/22/24 vs Marion | 6 |
Chelsea Shaker made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Jaycen Swink was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with one home run, five runs, and six RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Wilson, who got on base in all six of her plate appearances with five runs, two triples, and one RBI.
Anderson's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Muncie Central, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Coming up, Anderson will be playing in front of their home fans against Yorktown at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing isn't great for the Indians: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while the Tigers have snatched up six consecutive wins on the road. As for Muncie Central, they will head out to square off against Delta at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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