Poynette was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Westfield Area Pioneers by a score of 6-5. Poynette was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Westfield Area apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Hunter Wells and Chase Maier did some serious damage despite the final result: Wells went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double, while Maier scored a run while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunter Webster, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Poynette kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Poynette's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Westfield Area, their win bumped their record up to an identical 4-14.
Poynette will be playing in front of their home fans against Cambridge at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Westfield Area, they will head out on the road to take on Markesan at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Westfield Area is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
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