After soaring to 12 runs the game before, Jasper was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Evansville Reitz Panthers. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Jasper has scored all season.
Keira Giesler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Ella Erny, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Evansville Reitz's side, Ella Ellerbrook spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Molly Bell was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Kinley Miller was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Jasper has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Evansville Reitz, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-6.
Jasper didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 2-0 defeat vs. Heritage Hills on the 13th. As for Evansville Reitz, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Evansville Harrison at 5:00 p.m.
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