Softball Recap: Tarboro Vikings vs. Perquimans Pirates
Sadly, Tarboro is still looking for their first win of the season after nine contests. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-0 walloping at the hands of the Perquimans Pirates on Tuesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Tarboro of the 18-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Tuesday.
For Perquimans' part, Addisyn Stallings and Bristyl Riddick made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Stallings tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Riddick struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stallings has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Stallings scored a run while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances, while Riddick got on base in four of her three plate appearances with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Kenley Stallings and Nora Winslow did most of the damage at the plate: Stallings scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Winslow scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Stallings is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lilly Winslow, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Tarboro's defeat dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Perquimans, they pushed their record up to 12-4 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tarboro will take on Rocky Mount Prep at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Perquimans, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Bear Grass Charter at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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