West Craven extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 8-12. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Eastern Wayne Warriors. The Eagles were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Warriors earlier this season, when they won 2-1.
As for Eastern Wayne, the victory got them back to even at 8-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 29, 2025.
For Eastern Wayne's part, Mallory Reed made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Reed has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Reed wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Natalia Pierce, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That's the most hits Pierce has posted since back in March. Another was Avery Vick, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
As of now, neither West Craven nor Eastern Wayne have any future games scheduled.
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