Lawrence North dropped their record down to 10-12 on Saturday, which also ended the team's six-game streak of wins at home. They fell 9-4 to the Western Boone Stars. The Wildcats were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Stars earlier this season, when they won 7-3.
Jaida Wheat
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Jaida Wheat made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Keyauri Jones also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Western Boone, their record is now 16-5. The game was the first time they have beaten Lawrence North on their field since May 15, 2021.
On Western Boone's side, Mickey Burns spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Raina Lutz and Addi Lee did most of the damage at the plate: Lutz got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Lee got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Kenzlei Mathews was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Coming up, Lawrence North will be playing in front of their home fans against Indianapolis Lutheran at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Saints' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Western Boone, they will head out to face off against Southmont at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Stars' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mounties have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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