Softball Game Recap: Mid-Carolina Rebels vs. Saluda Tigers

By Team Reports Apr 19, 2024, 7:52pm

Softball Recap: Mid-Carolina Rebels vs. Saluda Tigers

Mid-Carolina was the 12-1 winner over Saluda when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Mid-Carolina Rebels suffered a tough 8-2 defeat at the hands of the Saluda Tigers on Tuesday. Mid-Carolina has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

For Saluda's part, Sam Minick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up 11 Ks. Minick has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.

On the hitting side, Tamia Daniels was incredible, going 4-for-4 with four runs, three doubles, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayme Sheaffer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.

Mid-Carolina's loss dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Saluda, their win bumped their record up to 16-2.

The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Mid-Carolina beat Saluda by a score of 7-4.

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