Watauga was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the East Burke Cavaliers by a score of 6-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Watauga of the 4-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Brenna Yates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Dagan Newsome was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Presli Wood was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On East Burke's side, Heaven Waycaster was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Waycaster was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Waycaster wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Raegan Carter, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI. Another player making a difference was Hayden Lowman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Watauga's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for East Burke, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Watauga will head out on the road to face off against Hibriten at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Burke, they will be playing at home against Lincolnton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Lincolnton is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats on the road, meaning East Burke will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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