Sabetha extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] Cyclones. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bluejays of the 7-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
Sabetha saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jyllian Stapleton, who went 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI. Regan Hasenkamp was another, going 2-for-4 with one run and one RBI.
As for Riverside [Wathena/Elwood], the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch.
On Riverside [Wathena/Elwood]'s side, Mia Jackson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Jackson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kennedy Griffin, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Riley Stewart also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] beat Sabetha by a score of 14-12 later that day.
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