Walnut Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Fayetteville-Perry Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Walnut Hills of the 11-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Claudia Zilliox made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chloe Dollar, who went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Walnut Hills kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Fayetteville-Perry's side, Izabella Waddle made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Waddle has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season. Waddle was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenley Polston, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Ryley Kleemeyer was another key contributor, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Walnut Hills' loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Fayetteville-Perry, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Walnut Hills will be playing in front of their home fans against Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fayetteville-Perry, they will head out on the road to face off against Fairfield at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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