Polo can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders. Polo's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cheyenna (Chey) Wilkins and Karlea Frey did most of the damage at the plate: Wilkins went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run, while Frey scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Aylivia (Ali) Danekas was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Ashton-Franklin Center's side, Kylie Mershon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole three bases while going 2-for-2. Mershon has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last nine times she's played.
Polo's win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-9. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, they have been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Polo beat Ashton-Franklin Center by a score of 13-8 later that day.
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