The Watauga Pioneers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Starmount Rams at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Watauga is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.1 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Watauga earned a 9-6 victory over Freedom. The win made it back-to-back victories for Watauga.
Brenna Yates spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on ten hits.
At the plate, Chloe Wilson was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kara Brooks, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Starmount came up short against East Wilkes on Tuesday and fell 6-1.
Starmount saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baylee Childress, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Childress has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
Watauga's win bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Starmount, their loss dropped their record down to 7-6.
Watauga might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from Starmount in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Watauga have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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