Woodside had lost five straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 4-11 to make it six. They came up short against the Warwick Raiders, falling 19-9. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 30, 2024, but that streak is no more.
As for Warwick, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-8. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Warwick's part, Nataleigh Gabriel made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Gabriel was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one triple. She is also on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played.
In other batting news, Aaliyah Williams was a standout: she got on base in three of her six plate appearances with three RBI and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Jaylynn Parish was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Woodside will face off against rival Kecoughtan at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Warwick is set to square off against their familiar foe Hampton at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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