Waldron had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-4 to make it seven. They lost 19-1 to the South Decatur Cougars. The Mohawks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Waldron saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brooklyn Milbourn, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one run.
As for South Decatur, they moved to 3-6 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. That 18 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On South Decatur's side, Riley Benge made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over five innings pitched. Benge was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Dalilah Martin, who fired off five runs, four doubles, and two stolen bases while going 5-for-5. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 runs per game. Daisy Martin was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI and two runs.
While Waldron had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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