With a playoff game on the line, Cloverdale rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the White River Valley Wolverines out 10-9. Cloverdale's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Callee Smith made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also big at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Paisley Meyerrose was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Keelie Price, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
The win made it two in a row for Cloverdale and bumps their season record up to 3-15. As for White River Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-15.
Cloverdale will take on North Central at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. White River Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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