Declo had lost four straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 5-7 to make it five. They lost 14-7 to the Wendell Trojans. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Hornets have suffered since April 2nd.
Saige Wickel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season. Teagan Wickel was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs and one RBI.
As for Wendell, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5. Considering they have won nine contests by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Wendell's side, Breanna Comstock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. Comstock has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jace Olmos was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run, four runs, and two stolen bases. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Sophie Mattix, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs.
Declo didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 17-0 victory against West Side on the 16th. As for Wendell, they will face off against Melba at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 8.1 runs per game this season.
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