Vermillion is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Alcester-Hudson is on a seven-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Vermillion Tanagers will take on the Alcester-Hudson Cubs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, it was close, but Vermillion sidestepped Tri-Valley for a 7-6 win.
Chandler Clevelandc made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Clevelandc was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jenaya Clevelandc, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kristen Moser, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Alcester-Hudson put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Saturday. Everything went their way against Arlington as Alcester-Hudson made off with a 14-2 victory.
Like Vermillion, Alcester-Hudson also got a great game from a two-way player: Emma Moller. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single hit, only one earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Moller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Moller was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Emma Solberg was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Jenna Manning was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Vermillion's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Alcester-Hudson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.
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