Fort Wayne Wayne took a nine-run loss the last time they faced off against Hamilton, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Generals had just enough and edged out the Marines 10-8. The high-scoring effort was just what the Generals needed considering they were shut out in their previous game.
Alyssa Hathaway made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Hathaway was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Zierre Akison
| 04/30/26 @ Hamilton | 4 |
| 05/03/25 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Northfield | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Fort Wayne Snider | 1 |
| 05/03/25 @ Lakewood Park Christian | 1 |
In other batting news, Zierre Akison was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Faith Couture was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Fort Wayne Wayne kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Fort Wayne Wayne's record is now 2-4. As for Hamilton, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Fort Wayne Wayne will square off against Bluffton at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Generals will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Hamilton, they will challenge Westview at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Marines' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Warriors have averaged an impressive 9.7 runs per game this season.
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