Evansville Memorial had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Evansville Central Bears on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Evansville Memorial also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Brianna Canaan looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Mallory Wollenmann was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Annie Blackburn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
On Evansville Central's side, Danika Dix made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Dix is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Aubrie Durham, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Evansville Memorial pushed their record up to 9-10 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Evansville Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Evansville Memorial will be playing in front of their home fans against Vincennes Lincoln at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Evansville Memorial is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Evansville Central, they will challenge Evansville Reitz at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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