Softball Recap: Thornwell Saints vs. McCormick Chiefs
Thornwell came into Monday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on the McCormick Chiefs with a sharp 18-4 win on Monday. Thornwell's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Camden Nelson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off one hit. Nelson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adrienne Anderson, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Madi Landrith was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Thornwell's victory bumped their record up to 5-12. As for McCormick, their defeat was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-6.
Thornwell will head out on the road to face off against Whitmire at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Thornwell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for McCormick, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Calhoun Falls Charter at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Calhoun Falls Charter hasn't scored more than one runs for eight games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
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