Softball Recap: New Haven Bulldogs vs. Fort Wayne North Side Legends
New Haven came into Wednesday's match having lost six straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Fort Wayne North Side Legends 10-8. That's more bragging rights for New Haven, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The team relied heavily on Ava Low, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Cassidy Johnson, who went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
On Fort Wayne North Side's side, Kiara Smith and Aryan Russell stepped up to the plate in a big way. Smith scored a run and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Russell scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Ashlyn Maple was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
New Haven made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5.
New Haven will head out on the road to square off against Churubusco at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Wayne North Side, they will take on Prairie Heights at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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