Waggener extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-3. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Fort Knox Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 19-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Waggener saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamarie Young, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That hit marked the first that Young has got this season. Zayuri ?Macky? Gomez was another, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Fort Knox, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.67 runs across that stretch.
On Fort Knox's side, Aleshka Antunez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on two hits and racked up 14 Ks. Those 14 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Antunez.
On the hitting side, Hannah Steele was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Amaris Betancourt, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Waggener will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Highlands Latin at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th. This will be the Wildcats' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Fort Knox, they will venture away from home to face off against Portland Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Portland Christian has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.88 runs per game on average), something Fort Knox will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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