Kent Island had lost three straight on the road, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 9-10 to make it four. They came up short against the Decatur Seahawks, falling 10-0. The game marked the first time this season in which the Buccaneers were not able to get on the board.
As for Decatur, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 15-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
For Decatur's part, Madison McGinnis made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over six innings pitched. McGinnis has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Josephine Palmer and Maddie Donoway did most of the damage at the plate: Palmer went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base, while Donoway went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Kent Island will square off against Kent County at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Decatur, they will face off against Mardela at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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