Scottsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 14-4 to the Silver Creek Dragons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Scottsburg of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Madelyn Ehrhart and Morgan Pool did some serious damage despite the final result: Ehrhart went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, while Pool went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double.
On Silver Creek's side, Kennedy Caudill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up nine Ks. Caudill has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tessa Gibson was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs. Reese Decker was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Scottsburg's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Silver Creek, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
Scottsburg will head out on the road to square off against Clarksville at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Scottsburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Silver Creek, they will head out on the road to face off against Tecumseh at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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