Warsaw was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 16-0 to the Elkhart Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Warsaw of the 17-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Warsaw saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlyn ODell, who went 1-for-1 with a stolen base.
On Elkhart's side, Anna Knight made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Knight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Knight was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gabby Wagner, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Fionna Topolpski was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
Warsaw's loss dropped their record down to 2-19. As for Elkhart, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-8 record this season.
Warsaw will head out on the road to face off against Mishawaka at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mishawaka will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Warsaw surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elkhart, they will head out on the road to take on South Bend St. Joseph at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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