Softball Recap: Wayne Pioneers vs. Sissonville Indians
Wayne came into Thursday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Sissonville Indians out 7-6. For Wayne, this counts as revenge for the 8-7 loss Sissonville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Averi Napier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Wayne let Alexa Bishop and Lexi Napier loose on the outfield. Bishop scored a run while going 2-for-3, while Napier scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Copley, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Sissonville's side, Albany Anastasio was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Bella Alexander, who went 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Wayne's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11. As for Sissonville, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wayne will take on Scott at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Sissonville, they will be playing at home against Chapmanville Regional at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Sissonville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
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