Ida B. Wells extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 9-15 in the process. They fell 10-6 to the Grant Generals. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 3, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Rory Daniels was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was her first of the season. Hayden Miramontes was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
As for Grant, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-13 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.1 runs over those games.
On Grant's side, Hazel Heron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. Heron has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Grant let Nora DuLong and Gwyneth Gerber run wild. DuLong went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Gerber went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those three stolen bases gave DuLong a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Aria Hein, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Ida B. Wells will square off against rival Cleveland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Grant is set to challenge their familiar foe Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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