Homestead was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Waukesha West Wolverines, falling 9-3.
Claire Gilbertson and Lauren Faucett did some serious damage despite the final result: Gilbertson went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Faucett went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was Faucett's first of the season.
Homestead's record now sits at 1-9. As for Waukesha West, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Homestead will challenge Grafton at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Black Hawks have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.27 runs per game on average), something the Highlanders will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Waukesha West, they will face off against Kettle Moraine at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Lasers will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Wolverines surely won't give up without a fight.
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