For the first time this season, Wawasee will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will head out on the road to challenge the Warsaw Tigers at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Wawasee took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They were the clear victors by a 23-2 margin over Triton. The victory continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won nine in a row.
Kirra Alvarez and Olivia Krichbaum were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Alvarez tossed three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Krichbaum tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Alvarez got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Krichbaum went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Those RBI were Alvarez's first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audra Weaver, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and four RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Abbagail Willey, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Wawasee hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Triton struck out eight times.
Meanwhile, Warsaw had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Bulldogs 14-3. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Tigers this season.
Addyson Sainer was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Mia Rodriguez was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Wawasee's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Warsaw, their record now sits at 3-1.
Wawasee took their victory against Warsaw when the teams last played back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 14-2 score. Do the Warriors have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Tigers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
