Softball Recap: Winamac Warriors vs. Kokomo Wildkats
Winamac entered their tilt with Kokomo with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They had just enough and edged the Kokomo Wildkats out 8-6.
Adrianna Hall spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Makayla Werner, who scored a run while going 1-for-4. Maggie Smith was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Kokomo's side, Lanaya Buckner and Ava Federspill stepped up to the plate in a big way. Buckner scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-3, while Federspill went 2-for-3 with a home run and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Liliana Lamberson, who went 2-for-4 with a home run.
Winamac's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-5. As for Kokomo, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-9.
Winamac will look to defend their home field on Saturday against North Newton at 12:00 p.m. North Newton knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Winamac likes a good challenge. As for Kokomo, they will be playing at home against Maconaquah at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Maconaquah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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