Wooster had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-10 to make it nine. They fell just short of the West Holmes Knights by a score of 7-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-9 on Wednesday.
Mckenzie Dorris was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for West Holmes, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.1 runs over those games.
On West Holmes' side, GABBY FOWLER was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. FOWLER has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, ZALINA PROPER was incredible, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played. BRIAR CLINE was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Wooster will be playing in front of their home fans against Jackson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for West Holmes, they are taking a road trip to challenge Ridgewood at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.
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