Softball Recap: Pickens Blue Flame vs. Westside Rams
Pickens scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Westside Rams by a score of 11-8. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Pickens also won the last time the pair played back in March.
For Westside's part, Jazelyn Robinson put in work no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and nine unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). Robinson has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Robinson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Bralyn Gilmer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last six games she's played. Jordan Kirkus was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Pickens' victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Westside, their record now sits at 6-9.
Pickens didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 7-5 loss vs. Greenville on the 17th. Westside has also already played their next contest, a 12-2 defeat against Greenwood on the 18th.
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