Softball Recap: Caroline Cavaliers vs. Courtland Cougars
Caroline has not done well against Courtland recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Caroline Cavaliers won by a run and slipped past the Courtland Cougars 6-5. That's two games straight that Caroline has won by just one run.
Jaidyn Tingen made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Tingen has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Tingen was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, Caroline let Kami Hartsell and Jordyn Wilkerson loose on the outfield. Hartsell went 2-for-3 with a home run, while Wilkerson scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Nya Howard was another key contributor, going 1-for-4 with a home run.
On Courtland's side, Maddi Dunavant and Kaitlyn Malie did some serious damage despite the final result: Dunavant scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Malie scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Caroline's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-3. As for Courtland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-5.
Caroline will look to defend their home field on Thursday against James Monroe at 6:00 p.m. Caroline is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Courtland, they will head out on the road to square off against King George at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. King George will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Courtland surely won't give up without a fight.
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