Webber was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. Their tough 18-4 defeat to the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Webber of the 11-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Mariah Anderson was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
On Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's side, Sydnee Sauls made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Sauls was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hannah Taylor and Avery Black did most of the damage at the plate: Taylor scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Black went 2-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and a triple. Taylor is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Izzy Dolden was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Webber's defeat dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 7-8 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Webber will take on Wayne City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will be playing at home against Grayville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Grayville is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Norris City-Omaha-Enfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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