Sadly, Muncie Central is still looking for their first win of the season after six matchups. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-1 walloping at the hands of the Wes-Del Warriors on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Muncie Central of the 18-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Wes-Del's part, Devyn Jaycox made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off one hit. Jaycox has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jaycox was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Anderson, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. McKenzie Kurtz was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Muncie Central's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Wes-Del, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Muncie Central will take on Union City at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Union City is coming into the contest with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Muncie Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Wes-Del, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Wapahani at 5:00 p.m. Wes-Del knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Wapahani likes a good challenge.
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