Grant extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 16 on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 19-6 to the Wheatland Pirates. The Pacers were not able to make up for their loss to the Pirates from their previous meeting back in February of 2025.
Emeri Dove was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
As for Wheatland, their win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-0. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games.
On Wheatland's side, Lariah Hyatt was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Hyatt was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Woolery, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Sophie O'Donnell, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Grant has already played their next matchup, a 20-4 defeat against Edison on the 19th. As for Wheatland, they will head out to take on Twelve Bridges at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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