Waldron extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-4 in the process. They fell 13-9 to the Tekonsha Indians. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Makenna Burk and Becca Fether did some serious damage despite the final result: Burk went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI, while Fether got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Emma Crowell also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
As for Tekonsha, they pushed their record up to 1-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games.
On Tekonsha's side, Angel VeenKant made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up five earned runs off 11 hits. VeenKant has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagan Henry, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. Rylee Schultz was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Tekonsha beat Waldron by a score of 11-5 later that day.
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