Socastee had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it eight. They came up short against the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs, falling 14-3. The Braves were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Chiefs earlier this season, when they won 6-4.
Socastee saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Michelle Gough, who went 2-for-3 with one run. Ella Hinson also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
As for North Myrtle Beach, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. Considering they have won four contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On North Myrtle Beach's side, Sierra Bendik was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). Bendik has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, North Myrtle Beach got a massive performance out of Sadie Olson, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI. Those four runs gave Olson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hadley Leonhardt, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and six RBI.
Looking ahead, North Myrtle Beach will venture away from home to square off against Aynor at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Socastee will be paying especially close attention to the Chiefs' game: after the Chiefs face off against the Blue Jackets, they'll take on Socastee again at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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