Wilmington dropped their record down to 19-6 on Friday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Morris Redskins, falling 12-6. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Wildcats, who until this contest were averaging 3.44 runs allowed.
Molly Southall made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Keeley Walsh, who went 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
As for Morris, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 19-7. Considering they have won 12 games by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On Morris' side, Mylie Hughes made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 12 hits (and not a single walk). Hughes has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 17 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Morris let Ella Urbasek and Halie Olson run wild. Urbasek went 1-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Olson went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Urbasek has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Cami Pfeifer, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wilmington will face off against Rich Township at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Raptors have averaged an impressive 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Morris, they will challenge Seneca at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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