Batesville had lost seven straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 4-15 to make it eight. They lost 10-0 to the Lawrenceburg Tigers. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Bulldogs haven't been shut out since back in April.
As for Lawrenceburg, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by six runs or more this season.
For Lawrenceburg's part, Ava Hall and Jayni Wesley made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Hall pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Wesley pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Hall got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run and one RBI, while Wesley went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI. Those two runs gave Wesley a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jill Cavanaugh was incredible, going 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Reigha Ghiatis was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Batesville will host North Decatur at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lawrenceburg, they will welcome Milan at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Indians have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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