
Pilots
04/24/25 @ Wayne Trace | 13-3 |
04/22/25 vs Paulding | 10-5 |
04/21/25 @ Defiance | 6-0 |
04/17/25 @ Edgerton | 7-1 |
04/12/25 vs Elmwood | 1-0 |
+ 4 more games |
Ayersville had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Wayne Trace Raiders with a sharp 13-3 victory. Considering the Pilots have won six contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Kendra Waldron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 14 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Daniella Coble and Allison Eldridge did most of the damage at the plate: Coble went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Eldridge went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three hits gave Coble a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Sigler, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Ayersville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in four consecutive games.
Ayersville's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-4. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Wayne Trace, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayersville will square off against Kalida at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wayne Trace, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jefferson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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