For the second straight game, New London will face off against Western Reserve. The Wildcats will venture away from home to take on the Roughriders at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. New London is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season.
New London will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Western Reserve on Tuesday. The Wildcats blew past the Roughriders 13-2. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by eight runs or more this season.
Addison Yetter
| 04/29/25 vs Western Reserve | 6 |
| 04/21/25 @ Plymouth | 8 |
| 04/15/25 @ Mapleton | 7 |
Addison Yetter made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, Pailee Wilson and Gracie Thomas did most of the damage at the plate: Wilson went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs, while Thomas went 3-for-4 with six RBI and two runs. That's the most hits Thomas has posted since April 4th. Paiton Shephard was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
New London always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Western Reserve only posted an OBP of .348.
New London's record is now 11-5. As for Western Reserve, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-10.
Western Reserve's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: New London has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. It's a different story for Western Reserve, though, as they've only averaged .345. Will they be able to contain New London's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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