Fort Wayne North Side was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 10-4 to the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Wayne North Side of the 14-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Aryan Russell put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Russell has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Russell was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kiara Smith was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with four stolen bases.
Like Fort Wayne North Side, Fort Wayne Snider also got a great game from a two-way player: Mady Taylor. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Taylor was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Ameera Kummer was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Madyson Priest was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Fort Wayne North Side's defeat dropped their record down to 2-16. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they pushed their record up to 8-9 with that win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Fort Wayne North Side does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they will be playing at home against Garrett at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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