Syracuse extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-14. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wilber-Clatonia Wolverines. If the Rockets were looking for revenge after losing 5-2 to the Wolverines when the teams met back in September of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Kaita Kreifels made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Jade Campbell also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
As for Wilber-Clatonia, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.3 runs over those games.
On Wilber-Clatonia's side, Kariss Rosenthal made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Rosenthal was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024.
In other batting news, Gabby Vlcan was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Aria Polite was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Syracuse wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 15-5 win against Falls City on the 13th. As for Wilber-Clatonia, they have also already played their next game, a 14-0 loss against Freeman on the 13th.
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