Calhoun lost against Gillespie back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Calhoun Warriors lost 9-3 to the Gillespie Miners. Calhoun has struggled against Gillespie recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Gracie Klaas was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
On Gillespie's side, Emma Gipson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Gipson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. Gipson was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Laci Schuckenbrock was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Lauren Bertagnolli was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Calhoun's defeat dropped their record down to 24-6-1. As for Gillespie, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 25-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Calhoun will take on Ramsey at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Calhoun is facing Ramsey at the right time seeing as Ramsey is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Gillespie, they will be playing at home against Pleasant Hill at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Gillespie is on a 24-game streak of home wins, Pleasant Hill a seven-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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