Washington is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Shawnee Mission East a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Washington Wildcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Shawnee Mission East Lancers at 4:00 p.m. Washington has given up an average of 17.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Washington came up short against Leavenworth on Wednesday, falling 20-1.
Washington saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Charlotte Reno, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Reno has snagged this season.
Meanwhile, while Shawnee Mission East put up plenty of runs last Monday, the same can't be said for Sumner Academy. The Lancers were the clear victors by a 15-0 margin over the Sabres.
Charlotte Taylor was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Taylor was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Anna Holland was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Washington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Shawnee Mission East, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Washington might still be hurting after the 15-0 loss they got from Shawnee Mission East in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will the Wildcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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