Saks lost against Weaver back in May of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Saks Wildcats suffered a tough 14-2 loss at the hands of the Weaver Bearcats. Saks has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Weaver's part, Kynlee Fulmer made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Fulmer has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Fulmer was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, McKenna Homesley and Jadyn Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Homesley went 2-for-3 with five RBI, three runs, and a stolen base, while Smith scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Peyton Marvasty was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.
Saks' defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Weaver, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saks will face off against Randolph County at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Randolph County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Weaver, they will head out on the road to square off against Wellborn at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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