The Wabash Apaches will head out on the road to take on the Lewis Cass Kings at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
Wabash managed to slip by Whitko the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Apaches lost 9-1 to the Wildcats on Wednesday.
Lewis Cass hadn't beaten Delphi Community on the road since May 7, 2021 but that history sure didn't bother them on Saturday. The Kings blew past the Oracles 14-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Kings have posted against the Oracles since May 11, 2019.
Ruth (Amma) Fitzhugh was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Laney Davis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Hubner, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple.
Wabash now has a losing record of 9-10. As for Lewis Cass, their record now sits at 7-11.
Wabash came out on top in a nail-biter against Lewis Cass in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Apaches since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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