Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Providence Academy Lions out 6-5. This was payback for Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted, who suffered a 9-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Kirsten Heber spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Kelsi Jude was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, two runs, and a stolen base. Anna Smith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4.
Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted's victory bumped their record up to 4-12. As for Providence Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted will take on New London-Spicer at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. New London-Spicer will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted surely won't give up without a fight. As for Providence Academy, they will be playing at home against Minnehaha Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Minnehaha Academy will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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