Waverly had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by a 13-3 margin over the Minford Falcons on Monday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the matchup before.
Lexi Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hayden Jones, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addi Hudnell, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Waverly always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive games.
Waverly's victory bumped their record up to 6-13. As for Minford, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-16.
Waverly wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 4-2 win against Northwest on the 7th. As for Minford, they have also already played their next matchup, a 15-1 loss against Valley on the 6th.
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