York's game last Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Wade Hampton Generals 5-3.
For Wade Hampton's part, Kellyn Kingston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. Kingston has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Eden Morford and Breleigh Betsill did some serious damage despite the final result: Morford scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Betsill scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Betsill is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played.
York's victory bumped their record up to 12-7. As for Wade Hampton, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 14-8.
York does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Wade Hampton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South Aiken at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wade Hampton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.5 runs per game this season.
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