Valparaiso was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Lake Central Indians. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Valparaiso of the 14-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Lake Central's part, Sofia Calderaro looked comfortable as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Calderaro has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, MaKayla Van Vossen and Maddie Wainwright did most of the damage at the plate: Van Vossen scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Wainwright went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI. Van Vossen 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 Taylor Schafer, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Valparaiso's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Lake Central, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 28-0.
Valparaiso will be playing in front of their home fans against Hobart at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lake Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Marist at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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