While Woodland put up some runs on Tuesday, the same can't be said for Dwight. The Woodland Warriors had just enough and edged the Dwight Trojans out 2-0. The victory was familiar territory for Woodland who now have five in a row.
The result came thanks to Shae Simons's shutout, as she gave up just six hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Olivia Chismarick was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jaylei Leininger, who scored a run while going 3-for-3.
On Dwight's side, Madi Ely spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks.
Woodland is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. As for Dwight, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-11.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Woodland will take on Seneca at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Seneca will roll in looking for their 16th straight win, something Woodland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Dwight, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Putnam County at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Dwight's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Putnam County's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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