Weeki Wachee had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Central Bears. Considering Weeki Wachee has won four matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Hailey Tarner, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Abi Pyle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Central's side, Payton Fox put in work while hitting and pitching. She tossed 3.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fox has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fox was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
In other batting news, Kaylee Reese was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Megan Watier was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
Weeki Wachee's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-7. As for Central, their record now sits at 1-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Weeki Wachee is on the road again on Thursday to play Fivay at 7:00 p.m. Weeki Wachee is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season. As for Central, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Weeki Wachee at 6:00 p.m. on April 2nd.
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