Weber had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Syracuse Titans on Tuesday by a score of 6-5 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). This was a revenge match for Weber, as the team was forced to settle for a 9-6 loss when these two played two weeks ago.
Kendall Strasburg spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Weber let Hailey Merrill and Aliya Rhees loose on the outfield. Merrill went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while Rhees scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Logyn Howell, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Syracuse's side, they got a good showing from Jacee Hammon, who pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits.
On the hitting side, Olivia Harker was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Jaidyn Franco was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Weber's victory bumped their record up to 7-9. As for Syracuse, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Weber will take on Layton at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Weber is facing Layton at the right time seeing as Layton is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Syracuse, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Davis at 3:30 p.m. Syracuse is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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