It was a good run, but Homestead unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers by a score of 6-5. Homestead was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fort Wayne Snider apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
Isabelle Waldron was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Braeli Borchers, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
On Fort Wayne Snider's side, Makayla Stone spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits. Stone has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Ameera Kummer was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mady Taylor, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Homestead's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Homestead will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Mississinewa at 10:00 a.m. Homestead is facing Mississinewa at the right time seeing as Mississinewa is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they will head out on the road to challenge Fort Wayne Northrop at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Fort Wayne Northrop is coming into the match with three straight wins at home, so Fort Wayne Snider will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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