After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three matches, Winfield finally came back down to earth on Friday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Howell Central Spartans. The matchup marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Maci Knowles was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
Winfield's loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 18-4. As for Howell Central, the victory got them back to even at 13-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Winfield will head out to face off against Fort Zumwalt East at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Howell Central, they and Howell North are set to duel on Saturday. Howell Central is facing Howell North at the right time seeing as Howell North is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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