West Cabarrus had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 4-12 to make it seven. They came up short against the A.L. Brown Wonders, falling 19-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wonders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 9-3 on April 1st.
West Cabarrus saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cadyn Ready, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for A.L. Brown, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On A.L. Brown's side, Kaylee Dunning made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Dunning has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, A.L. Brown got a massive performance out of Madyson Baker, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Baker a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Katherine Black, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Cabarrus will head out to face off against Hickory Ridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for A.L. Brown, they will venture away from home to challenge Independence at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Wonders surely won't give up without a fight.
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