De Soto has not done well against Ottawa recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The De Soto Wildcats skirted past the Ottawa Cyclones 8-7. The victory made it back-to-back wins for De Soto.
For Ottawa's part, Ava Bradley and Chevy Seaton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Bradley went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI, while Seaton went 2-for-4 with three RBI. Another player making a difference was Payton Hull, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The victory got De Soto back to even at 4-4-1. As for Ottawa, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. De Soto will play host again on Monday to welcome Bonner Springs, where first pitch is scheduled. The last three games De Soto has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ottawa, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Eudora at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Eudora is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Ottawa will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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