After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Bunker Hill, East Burke was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They had just enough and edged the Watauga Pioneers out 6-5. That result was just more of the same for these two, as East Burke also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Heaven Waycaster made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Waycaster was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Waycaster wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Raegan Carter, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Hayden Lowman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Watauga's side, Brenna Yates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Dagan Newsome made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Presli Wood, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
East Burke's win bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Watauga, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
East Burke will be playing in front of their home fans against Lincolnton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. East Burke is facing Lincolnton at the right time seeing as Lincolnton is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Watauga, they will head out on the road to take on Hibriten at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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