Waldron had lost six straight at home, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 5-9 to make it seven. They lost 19-2 to the North Decatur Chargers. The Mohawks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chargers earlier this season, when they won 13-9.
Waldron saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jackson Kuhn, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for North Decatur, they now have a winning record of 7-6. Considering they have won five matches by more than 12 runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
On North Decatur's side, Matthew Fields made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Those 15 strikeouts gave Fields a new career-high. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Xander Jones was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Eli Trenkmap was another key player, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Waldron wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 7-5 defeat against Morristown on the 10th. As for North Decatur, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, an 18-8 victory against Switzerland County on the 10th.
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