
Pilots
04/28/25 vs Kalida | 15-5 |
04/24/25 @ Wayne Trace | 13-3 |
04/22/25 vs Paulding | 10-5 |
04/21/25 @ Defiance | 6-0 |
04/17/25 @ Edgerton | 7-1 |
+ 5 more games |
Ayersville came tearing into Monday's match with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.6 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Kalida Wildcats with a sharp 15-5 win. The Pilots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by six runs or more this season.
Kendra Waldron made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 12 over 4.2 innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since April 1st.
In other batting news, Daniella Coble was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Allison Eldridge was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Ayersville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kalida only posted an OBP of .333.
Ayersville pushed their record up to 11-4 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for Kalida, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season.
Ayersville will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Antwerp at 5:00 p.m. The Pilots are facing the Archers at the right time seeing as the Archers are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Kalida, they are taking a road trip to square off against Columbus Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.55 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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