Hayden was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They came up short against the Gardendale Rockets, falling 15-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 9-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
Baylee Scott made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-1. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Brynn Payne was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Hayden's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Gardendale, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Looking ahead, Hayden will square off against Athens at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Athens' pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Hayden's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Gardendale, they will take on Hewitt-Trussville in a tournament on Saturday.
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