
Tigers
05/07/25 vs Ridgemont | 15 |
04/16/25 @ Allen East | 15 |
04/28/25 @ Perry | 14 |
03/27/25 @ Fairlawn | 12 |
04/14/25 vs Hardin Northern | 11 |
Waynesfield-Goshen had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the Lima Central Catholic Thunderbirds on Friday as they made off with a 14-4 victory. Considering the Tigers have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tarynn Vorhes made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenna Shaw, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. Taryn Tate was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Waynesfield-Goshen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Waynesfield-Goshen is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.8 runs over those games. As for Lima Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-9.
Looking ahead, Waynesfield-Goshen will challenge Southeastern Local on Wednesday. The Trojans will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight. Lima Central Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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