Wolverines
| 03/11/25 @ Newman Smith | 16 |
| 03/01/25 vs Emerson | 15 |
| 02/22/25 vs Monterey | 12 |
| 03/07/25 vs The Colony | 10 |
| 02/22/25 vs Martin | 10 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Wakeland). They were the clear victor by a 16-0 margin over the Newman Smith Trojans on Tuesday. The Wolverines haven't had any issues with the Trojans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Jordan Mcnees looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). That's the fewest hits she has allowed since back in March of 2024.
On the hitting side, Lauren McIllwain was incredible, firing off two home runs, seven RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-3. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in home runs. Another player making a difference was Claire Schreiner, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base.
Wakeland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .591. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in four consecutive matchups.
Wakeland's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Newman Smith, they are on a 26-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-11.
Coming up, Wakeland will host Highland Park at 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Wakeland is facing Highland Park at the right time seeing as Highland Park is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Newman Smith, they will venture away from home to challenge The Colony at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Newman Smith has given up an average of 14.5 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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