De Soto had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-4 to make it five. They fell just short of the Seaman Vikings by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered since April 16, 2024.
As for Seaman, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games.
For Seaman's part, Addison Sibley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Sibley has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anna McLaughlin, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Avery Phelps, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Looking ahead, De Soto will square off against Ottawa at 4:30 p.m. on the 24th. As for Seaman, they have already played their next matchup, a 15-4 win against Clearwater on the 18th.
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