Wooster extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 10-0 to the Lexington Minutemen, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Minutemen this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
Ella Karger was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
As for Lexington, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 13-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Lexington's side, Makaree Chapman was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Chapman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Alexis Cantrell was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Quinn Patrick, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wooster will face off against Dalton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Generals surely won't give up without a fight. As for Lexington, they will challenge Perkins at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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