Waynedale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell victim to a tough 17-4 loss at the hands of the West Holmes Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waynedale of the 4-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Waynedale saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Madi Miller, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On West Holmes' side, Addison Yoder was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Yoder has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Yoder was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Zalina Proper was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Emrie Lemon was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Waynedale's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for West Holmes, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Waynedale will head out on the road to take on Smithville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Holmes, they will be playing at home against Madison Comprehensive at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in West Holmes' favor as the squad sits on seven straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Madison Comprehensive has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road.
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