Webster County extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-5. They came up short against the Wirt County Tigers, falling 14-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Highlanders of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2025.
As for Wirt County, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-4. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
For Wirt County's part, Addison Smith made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Smith was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That RBI was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kinsley Nicolais was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Abbie Kerby, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Wirt County beat Webster County by a score of 10-7 later that day.
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