DeWitt had lost five straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it six. They fell just short of the Waverly Warriors by a score of 4-2. If the Panthers were looking for revenge after losing 8-1 to the Warriors when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Waverly, the win keeps they at an undefeated 5-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.8 runs this season.
For Waverly's part, Nevaeh Larner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. Larner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Sydney Sutton, who went 1-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Sutton is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. McKenna Bensinger also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.
Looking ahead, DeWitt will take on Williamston at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waverly, they will square off against Grand Ledge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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