For the second straight game, Waskom will face off against Elysian Fields. The Wildcats will venture away from home to challenge the Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Waskom has now lost nine straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since March 1.
Waskom fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Elysian Fields on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 16-11 to the Yellowjackets. Even if the Wildcats couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
For Elysian Fields' part, Layla Adkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over eight innings while giving up three earned (and eight unearned) runs off four hits. Adkins was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Julie Lowery, who scored four runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madi Owens, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one double.
Elysian Fields was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .405. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waskom only posted a batting average of .233.
Waskom's loss dropped their record down to 5-14. As for Elysian Fields, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-19.
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