Waynedale had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 13-9 win over the Smithville Smithies on Wednesday. The victory was just what Waynedale needed coming off of a 17-4 loss in their prior contest.
Kaitlyn Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up five earned runs off seven hits. Miller has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayleigh Mast, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Persinger, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Waynedale made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-3. As for Smithville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-4.
Waynedale will be playing at home against Chippewa at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Chippewa will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Waynedale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Smithville, they will head out on the road to face off against Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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