We've got a battle between Tigers coming up. Waverly will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
Waverly lost a heartbreaker the last time they played South Webster, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Wednesday's match. The Tigers were the clear victors by a 15-6 margin over the Jeeps on Wednesday. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Lexi Smith
| 04/01/25 @ Southeastern | 4 |
| 03/27/25 vs Zane Trace | 5 |
| 03/29/25 @ Fairfield | 5 |
| 03/22/25 vs Jackson | 6 |
| 03/26/25 vs Portsmouth | 8 |
Lexi Smith spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on four hits and racked up ten Ks. Those ten strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Ava Robertson and Addi Hudnell did most of the damage at the plate: Robertson went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Hudnell scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. That home run marked the first that Robertson launched this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Caris Risner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Waverly kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as South Webster only managed six hits.
Meanwhile, McClain was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against Jackson, falling 15-3.
McClain now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Waverly, they picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 2-5.
Waverly took their win against McClain in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 9-2 score. Will Waverly repeat their success, or does McClain has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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