Auburndale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. Their tough 14-5 defeat to the Newsome Wolves might stick with them for a while. Auburndale was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Newsome apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2022.
Kendra Strickland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
On Newsome's side, Haleigh Galvan looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (she also only allowed one walk).
On the hitting side, Newsome let Grace Chin and Kiera Armato loose on the outfield. Chin scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances, while Armato scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Arriana N Williams, who went 1-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Auburndale has fallen quite a ways from their 21-9 record last season and are now at 4-7. As for Newsome, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-2.
Auburndale will take on Hagerty at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Hagerty will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Auburndale surely won't give up without a fight. As for Newsome, they will face off against Inspiration Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams will come into the match having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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