Watseka was the 10-5 winner over St. Anne when they last played one another back in March of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Watseka took an 8-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of St. Anne on Friday.
Austin Morris was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Morris was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Morris wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was James Newell, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Watseka's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for St. Anne, the win (which was their fourth in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 3-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Watseka is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Salt Fork at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for St. Anne, a feisty cat fight will be fought as St. Anne Cardinals face off against Herscher Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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