After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Des Arc, Palestine-Wheatley was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They skirted past the Hazen Hornets 13-12. The high-scoring effort was just what Palestine-Wheatley needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Ocean Elliott was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Emmaleigh Spencer, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Palestine-Wheatley's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Hazen, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Palestine-Wheatley will head out on the road to challenge Cross County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hazen, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Clarendon at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clarendon is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Hazen will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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