Fort Recovery is 0-4 against Coldwater since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Fort Recovery Indians will be staying on the road to face off against the Coldwater Cavaliers at 5:00 p.m.
On Monday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Fort Recovery had to settle for a 9-8 loss against Wapakoneta.
Ella Schoen was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Kayla Heitkamp was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Coldwater had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against Ayersville by a score of 4-1 on Monday.
Madison Wendel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 16 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Claire Steinke was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Avery Knapke, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and an RBI.
Fort Recovery's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Coldwater, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-4.
Fort Recovery's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's contest. Fort Recovery has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Coldwater, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Fort Recovery continue to outrun the ball? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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