J.F. Webb had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 8-3 to make it four. They fell just short of the Orange Panthers by a score of 12-11. The Warriors were not able to make up for their loss to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in May of 2017.
Terrie Thornton was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and one double. Simone Ovando was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
As for Orange, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs over those games.
On Orange's side, Hayleigh Hammond was a standout: she went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Molly Kate Ollis, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. J.F. Webb will host Warren County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Orange, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against GRACE Christian at 6:00 p.m. on April 8.
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