Waldron can now show off three landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-3 margin over the South Decatur Cougars. The high-scoring effort was just what Waldron needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Alyssa Benson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Benson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Benson was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Waldron got a massive performance out of Breanna Barton, who scored a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Destiny Hirschauer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4.
On South Decatur's side, Molly Eden was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Powers, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Waldron now has a winning record of 3-2. As for South Decatur, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Waldron beat South Decatur by a score of 16-6.
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