Emporia couldn't quite beat Hayden on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the nine-run loss they were dealt last Saturday. The Emporia Spartans fell just short of the Hayden Wildcats by a score of 9-7. Emporia was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Hayden apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Alivia Anno was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and five unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). Anno was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Marley Sewell was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and a triple. Addison Kirmer was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-5.
Emporia has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Hayden, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-10.
While Emporia had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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