Softball Recap: Ragland Purple Devils vs. Winterboro Bulldogs
Ragland scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They never let the Winterboro Bulldogs onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. The result was nothing new for Ragland, who have now won five games by seven runs or more so far this season.
Paige McMurrey made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). McMurrey has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. McMurrey was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sabrina Rogers, who went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Beverly Alexander was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
Ragland's win ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-7. As for Winterboro, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8-1 record this season.
Ragland will look to defend their home field on Monday against Appalachian at 4:30 p.m. Ragland will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. As for Winterboro, they will head out on the road to take on Ragland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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