Troy extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 1-3. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wellsboro Hornets. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Haidyn Watson put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off nine hits. Watson was even better at the plate, going 1-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
Watson wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maddyson Muir, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI. That hit marked the first that Muir has got this season. Lauren Reed was another, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Wellsboro, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
Like Troy, Wellsboro also got a great game from a two-way player: Ady Frantz. She struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Frantz has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Troy will head out to challenge Williamson at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Wellsboro, they will venture away from home to square off against Sayre at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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