Wellington extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-4 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Haven Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Crusaders have suffered since March 21, 2024.
As for Haven, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.9 runs over those games.
For Haven's part, Avery Brawner made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Brawner has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Brawner wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Trista Rogers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI. Morgan O'Neal was another, going 1-for-2 with two runs.
Wellington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Haven, they will challenge Moundridge at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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