Ware Shoals can now show off 11 landslide victories after their most recent contest on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Emerald Vikings a 20-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Ware Shoals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Stella Eichhorn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over five innings pitched. Eichhorn has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Eichhorn was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Maddi Ashley was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with a home run, five stolen bases, and three runs. Jude Haynes was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing six bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Ware Shoals now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Emerald, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ware Shoals will take on Southside Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ware Shoals is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Emerald, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Brashier Middle College Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Brashier Middle College Charter is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
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