Webberville had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 0-3 to make it seven. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 3-1 to the Vestaburg Wolverines, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 18-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Jenna Lycos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
As for Vestaburg, the win keeps they at an undefeated 9-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.2 runs on average over those games.
On Vestaburg's side, Addison Neelis was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 18 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Those 18 strikeouts gave Neelis a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sasha Page, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Webberville will square off against Morrice at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Vestaburg, they will challenge Carson City-Crystal at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wolverines are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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