Southern Wells is on a four-game streak of home losses, Fort Wayne North Side a seven-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Southern Wells Raiders will take on the Fort Wayne North Side Legends at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne North Side took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Southern Wells, who comes in off a win.
Southern Wells gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Lakewood Park Christian by a score of 8-3.
Kaylea Coffel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Gracie Reeves and Kenzie Paxson did most of the damage at the plate: Reeves scored two runs while going 3-for-5, while Paxson went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Collena Reeves, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with an RBI.
Fort Wayne North Side lost 13-1 to Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran on Monday.
Fort Wayne North Side saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kiara Smith, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Smith has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Southern Wells' victory bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Fort Wayne North Side, their loss dropped their record down to 2-14.
Fort Wayne North Side's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Southern Wells hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. It's a different story for Fort Wayne North Side, though, as they've only averaged .249. Will they be able to contain Southern Wells' hitters?
Southern Wells took their win against Fort Wayne North Side in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 26-8. Does Southern Wells have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fort Wayne North Side turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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