Waldron entered their tilt with Oldenburg Academy with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Oldenburg Academy Twisters by a score of 11-7 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Waldron also won the last time the pair played on April 9th.
Alyssa Benson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Benson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Benson was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Hudnall was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Shelby Zapfe was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Waldron's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Oldenburg Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Waldron will take on North Decatur at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Decatur will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Waldron surely won't give up without a fight. As for Oldenburg Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenwood Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Greenwood Christian Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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