Warren East extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 19-9 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Heritage Hills Patriots. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
As for Heritage Hills, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.9 runs over those games.
For Heritage Hills' part, Mia Kiegel made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 1.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Kiegel has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Lexi Lubbehusen was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Sierra Wargel was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one double.
Coincidentally, Warren East and Heritage Hills will both be playing Daviess County the next time they take the field. The Raiders will head out to face the Panthers at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, while the Patriots will play them later in the day, at 7:00 p.m.
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