Trenton Falls To Chillicothe 10-0
The Lady Bulldogs’ victory over Putnam County on Oct. 8 saw Trenton improve its record to 17-12 and Emma Welch break the school’s single season stolen base record.
By Gabe Stark
Contributor
Trenton managed one hit Monday, Oct. 12, as Chillicothe defeated the Bulldogs 10-0 in six innings, dropping Trenton’s record to 12-11.
The Lady Hornets scored once in the first inning, then broke the game open with five runs in the second for a 6-0 lead. Chillicothe added one run in each of the next four innings.
Layla Woodard singled for Trenton’s only hit. Makayla Mejia reached on a hit-by-pitch but was caught stealing. The Bulldogs struck out 13 times, drew no walks and left one runner on base.
Kimberly Clark worked 2 2/3 innings, allowing five hits and seven runs, all unearned, with three walks and one strikeout. Emma Welch pitched three innings, allowing two hits and three runs, two earned, while walking two and striking out three.
Trenton committed five errors. Chillicothe finished with seven hits and no errors.
In softball play against Putnam County Oct. 8, the Lady Bulldogs fared better, notching a win by a score of 7-4.
The victory saw Welch break the school’s single season stolen base record.
