Whitewater hasn't had much luck against Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Whippets will venture away from home to challenge the Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Whitewater has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Whitewater's last matchup with Jefferson could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's matchup on Tuesday. The Whippets lost 12-3 to the Eagles.
For Jefferson's part, Hildie Dempsey and Ashlyn Enke made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Dempsey struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Enke pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Dempsey has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 11 consecutive appearances. At bat, Dempsey got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Enke went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Merranda Frank was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Chloe Smith was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Jefferson's defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins and brought them to 18-4. As for Whitewater, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
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