Wakefield extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 12-5. They came up short against the Langley Saxons, falling 17-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Saxons this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 1-0 back in April.
Wakefield saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Julia Mitzen, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Langley, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Langley's side, Norah Jacques made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 17 over six innings pitched. Jacques has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Mina Britt was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Juliet Sayers, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wakefield will host West Springfield at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Langley, they will face off against Riverside at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Saxons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Ram have averaged an impressive 9.6 runs per game this season.
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