Atlanta had lost four straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-8 to make it five. They fell just short of the Novinger Wildcats by a score of 15-14. The Hornets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Whitney Baker made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those doubles were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Aislyn Bender, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
As for Novinger, the victory got them back to even at 4-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since September 10, 2024.
On Novinger's side, Mikayla McKim spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and 11 unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks. With that strong performance, McKim is now averaging an impressive 6.7 strikeouts per game.
At the plate, Avery Carter was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Isabella White, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coming up, Atlanta will be playing at home against North Shelby at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so the Hornets' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Novinger, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Scotland County at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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