Ponca came into Saturday's game having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 13-4 margin over the South Sioux City Cardinals on Saturday. The Indians' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Jaeden Hughes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Hughes was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with two RBI. Those RBI were her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sophia Cleveland, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those runs marked the first that she's scored this season. Another player making a difference was Lyndsee Waldee, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Ponca always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. The last time their OBP was this high was back in September of 2023.
Ponca's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for South Sioux City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Ponca will host Guardian Angels Central Catholic on Thursday. Guardian Angels Central Catholic will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Ponca surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Sioux City, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Duchesne/Roncalli.
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