Waldron is 0-10 against North Decatur since May of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Waldron Mohawks will be playing at home against the North Decatur Chargers at 5:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Waldron comes in on three and North Decatur on four.
On Monday, Waldron earned an 11-7 win over Oldenburg Academy.
Alyssa Benson made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Benson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Benson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Hudnall was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Shelby Zapfe, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, North Decatur gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Everything went their way against South Ripley as North Decatur made off with an 11-2 win.
Waldron's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for North Decatur, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4.
Waldron might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from North Decatur in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Waldron have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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