The Wauseon Indians will square off against the St. Ursula Academy Arrows at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wauseon has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Wauseon came up short against Napoleon and fell 11-6. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Layla Martinez was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kyler Bronson, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, St. Ursula Academy suffered their closest defeat since April 25, 2024 on Thursday. They fell just short of Southview by a score of 9-7.
Brooke Bowers spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and six unearned) runs on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sydney Schlachter made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with one home run. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Witek, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
St. Ursula Academy's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Wauseon, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Wauseon's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's matchup. The Indians have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.1 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for St. Ursula Academy, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Wauseon continue to outrun the ball?
Wauseon took their win against St. Ursula Academy in their previous meeting back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 16-5 score. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Arrows turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
