If Wilson Area was riding high off their 22-8 takedown of Saucon Valley on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Wilson Area Warriors fell just short of the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs by a score of 7-6 on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Wilson Area of the 12-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Tessa Fredericks put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Fredericks has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Fredericks was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Hoff was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Anna Schmitt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Wilson Area's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Northern Lehigh, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Wilson Area will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Palmerton at 11:00 a.m. As for Northern Lehigh, they will head out on the road to square off against Southern Lehigh at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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