Heritage extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 9-11. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 17-16 heartbreaker at the hands of the DeKalb Barons. Even if the Patriots couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Sydney Martin made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lynneah Whitacre, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and three RBI.
As for DeKalb, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-15-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On DeKalb's side, Summer Haverstock and Mollee Sonnenberg did most of the damage at the plate: Haverstock went 3-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs, while Sonnenberg went a perfect 5-for-5 with three runs, three RBI, and two doubles. Those five RBI gave Haverstock a new career-high. Lur Pagaldai Imaz also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Heritage wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 10-9 defeat against Huntington North on the 22nd. As for DeKalb, they have also already played their next game, a 12-0 loss against Leo on the 21st.
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