Vanlue had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 2-15 to make it four. They lost 12-0 to the Arcadia Redskins. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Wildcats haven't been shut out since back in March.
As for Arcadia, their record now sits at 11-9. They have beaten Vanlue the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest Vanlue has come to flipping the script.
For Arcadia's part, Alanna Tucker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Tucker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Allyson McCartney was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Kateland Keefe was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vanlue will square off against Bluffton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats are facing the Pirates at the right time seeing as the Pirates are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Arcadia, they will take on North Baltimore at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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