Whitehall-Yearling took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Tuesday. They blew past the East Tigers 19-5.
Aubree Waites was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over five innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Waites was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Whitehall-Yearling let Tamia Latham and Kylie Whistle run wild. Latham scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Whistle scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Moore, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
East's loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitehall-Yearling will venture away from home to challenge Upper Arlington at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for East, they will face off against Centennial at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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