DeWitt was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 13-2 to the Williamston Hornets. DeWitt was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Williamston apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Williamston's part, Jaiden Griffith was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Griffith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Griffith was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Anna Judit was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Thea Fortin was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three runs and four RBI.
DeWitt's loss dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Williamston, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeWitt will square off against Mt. Pleasant at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Williamston, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play Eastern at 4:00 p.m. Williamston is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
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