Zane Trace extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 7-14 in the process. They fell 10-5 to the Westfall Mustangs. The Pioneers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Mustangs earlier this season, when they won 11-5.
Haylynn Boggess-Pierce was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Audrey Minshall was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
As for Westfall, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-11. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous match.
On Westfall's side, Adrina Hicks made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up five earned runs off nine hits. Hicks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 contests.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jill Butcher, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run and three runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Cook, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Zane Trace will take on rival Piketon at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Westfall is set to square off against their familiar foe Adena at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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