Alexander had lost ten straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-7 to make it 11. They lost 19-3 to the Wellston Golden Rockets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Alexander saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordan Sheets, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Brooklyn Felts also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
As for Wellston, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
On Wellston's side, Hannah Potts made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Potts has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Fain, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Kennedi Stevens, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Coming up, Wellston will face off against Vinton County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alexander will be paying especially close attention to the Golden Rockets' contest: after the Golden Rockets face off against Athens, they'll take on Alexander again at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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