Wayne City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wayne City of the 16-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2022.
For Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's part, Sydnee Sauls was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Sauls has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Sauls was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield let Finlee Hite and Izzy Dolden loose on the outfield. Hite scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Dolden scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2. Hite has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabby Ray, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Wayne City's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, their win bumped their record up to 12-13.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Wayne City will take on Galatia/Thompsonville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Fairfield at 4:30 p.m.
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