Heyworth extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 9-14 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Normal West Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Hornets have suffered since April 8th.
Natalie Kopp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. Ellasyn Loudenburg was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Normal West, with the win, they broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 14th.
On Normal West's side, Erika Durham was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Durham has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Rylee Hollings, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two doubles.
Coming up, Heyworth will face off against Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Normal West, they will square off against Canton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Little Giants' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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