Whitewater extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 14-10. They came up short against the Trinity Christian Lions, falling 12-4. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Lions earlier this season, when they won 9-1.
As for Trinity Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games.
For Trinity Christian's part, Mary Ruth Adkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Adkins was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in September.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Shiloh Stewart, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in September. Elizabeth McCarthy was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Whitewater will venture away from home to take on Pike County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Trinity Christian, they will take on Newnan at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cougars have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.39 runs per game on average), something the Lions will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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