Madison dropped to 8-7 on Monday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Charlestown Pirates by a score of 5-4. The Cubs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Pirates from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
Emily Laufer
| 05/04/26 vs Charlestown | 11 |
| 05/02/26 @ Batesville | 9 |
| 05/01/26 vs Switzerland County | 7 |
| 04/28/26 @ Brownstown Central | 6 |
| 04/23/26 @ Jennings County | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Emily Laufer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Kyra Ayler made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lainie Alexander, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
As for Charlestown, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
On Charlestown's side, Ella Shaw was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Tiarra Wilkes was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Madison will venture away from home to face off against Salem at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Charlestown, they will head out to square off against New Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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