Winamac is 7-1 against North White since April of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Winamac Warriors will be playing at home against the North White Vikings at 5:30 p.m. Winamac is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Winamac after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Knox by a score of 9-8.
Corrin Combs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Linzy Walters was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 4-for-4.
Even though they lost, Winamac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, North White had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged South Newton out 5-4.
Kaylyn Applegate was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Applegate has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Applegate was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Morgan Carter was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Melanie Crawford, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Winamac's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for North White, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Winamac took their win against North White in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-0. Will Winamac repeat their success, or does North White have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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