Waverly was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-6 to the Addison Knights, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Waverly of the 8-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Saturday.
For Addison's part, Sadie Strauss was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Strauss was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three RBI, and a run. Strauss is crushing it when it comes to hits: she's hit at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ava Knowles, who went 2-for-4 with two triples and two runs. Another player making a difference was Hadleigh Watson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Waverly's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Addison, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waverly will stay at home for another game and welcome Chenango Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Addison will take on Alfred-Almond at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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