Wakeland proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 17) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Lone Star Rangers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since February 27, 2024.
Claire Schreiner was a standout: she fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 4-for-4. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Lauren McIllwain was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one triple.
Wolverines
| 03/19/25 vs Lone Star | 7-6 |
| 03/18/25 @ Creekview | 18-1 |
| 03/14/25 vs Highland Park | 13-1 |
| 03/11/25 @ Newman Smith | 16-0 |
| 03/07/25 vs The Colony | 10-0 |
Wakeland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .393. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .375 or higher in seven consecutive matchups.
Wakeland's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-3. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.2 runs. As for Lone Star, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-7-1 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Wakeland is set to challenge their familiar foe Turner at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lone Star will face off against rival The Colony at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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