Carolina Forest was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Sumter Gamecocks by a score of 4-3. Carolina Forest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sumter apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
Kylee Warehime stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-3 with a home run and an additional RBI. Another player making a difference was Zoey Wohlers, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Sumter's side, Lillie Ivey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. Ivey has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Maddy Long, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Bailey Ardis was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Carolina Forest's loss dropped their record down to 2-8. As for Sumter, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
While Carolina Forest had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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