Declo took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Wendell, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Hornets skirted past the Trojans 10-8. This was a revenge game for the Hornets: when they faced off against the Trojans last Tuesday, they had to take a 14-7 defeat.
Makendrie Harris
| 04/23/25 vs Wendell | 14 |
| 04/21/25 @ Gooding | 7 |
| 04/18/25 vs Firth | 13 |
| 04/16/25 @ West Side | 6 |
| 04/15/25 @ Wendell | 11 |
| + 5 more games |
Makendrie Harris made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kymbree Koyle, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Declo's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games. As for Wendell, their loss was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 13-6.
Coincidentally, Declo and Wendell will both be playing Malad the next time they take the field. The Trojans will host the Dragons at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Hornets will host them at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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