Eisenhower can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game in Friday's first game. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Wenatchee Panthers and snuck past 14-13. The victory was just what Eisenhower needed coming off of a 17-10 loss in their prior game.
The team relied heavily on Danielle Niblett, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Thalia Garza, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Wenatchee's side, Makinley Cardona stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Smith, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Wenatchee hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eisenhower struck out six times.
Eisenhower's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Wenatchee, their defeat was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Eisenhower by a score of 10-5 later that day.
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