Fort Wayne Wayne had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 1-9 to make it ten. They took a 13-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lakewood Park Christian Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-9 on Saturday.
Kaylee Belcher was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Faith Couture, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
As for Lakewood Park Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Lakewood Park Christian's side, Reagan Nott was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with six stolen bases, two runs, and one double. Nott has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Riah Johnson, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Coming up, Fort Wayne Wayne will look to defend their home field on Monday against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 5:30 p.m. As for Lakewood Park Christian, they will challenge Fort Wayne North Side at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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