Coldwater proved they can win big on Saturday (they won by eight) but on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 10-8 victory over the Fort Recovery Indians. That's more bragging rights for Coldwater, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Madison Wendel was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Wendel has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 20 consecutive pitching appearances. Wendel was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Steinke, who fired off two home runs, three runs, and a double while going 4-for-4. Rachel Schroyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Fort Recovery's side, Emma Will made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Grisez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Coldwater's win bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Fort Recovery, their loss dropped their record down to 9-12.
Coldwater will head out on the road to challenge Tri-Village at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tri-Village will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Coldwater surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Recovery, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Franklin Monroe at 5:00 p.m. Franklin Monroe is coming into the contest with six straight wins on the road, so Fort Recovery will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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