Douglas County West won the last time they faced Wahoo, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Douglas County West Falcon blew past the Wahoo Warriors 9-2. The Falcon might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by six runs or more this season.
Sydney Atkins was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Bella Zach was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. The dominant performance gave her a new career-high in hits. Another player making a difference was Mae Mae Zach, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Douglas County West hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most two strikeouts in three consecutive games.
Douglas County West's victory bumped their record up to 11-5. As for Wahoo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Douglas County West has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Raymond Central at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Raymond Central is coming into the contest with seven straight defeats on the road, meaning Douglas County West will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Wahoo, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Ralston.
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