Webber was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They suffered a tough 24-7 defeat at the hands of the Red Hill Salukis. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Webber of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2018.
Mariah Anderson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Emma Forristall was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On Red Hill's side, Rhyan Fiscus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Fiscus was also big at the plate, going 4-for-6 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Chloe Seed was incredible, going 5-for-5 with a home run, five runs, and two triples. Another player making a difference was Ollie Fisher, who scored five runs and stole a base while going 3-for-6.
Webber's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Red Hill, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Webber will square off against North Clay/Clay City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Red Hill, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Wayne City at 4:30 p.m. Red Hill is facing Wayne City at the right time seeing as Wayne City is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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