Chapman fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Gaffney on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Indians by a score of 5-4. Surprisingly, this marked the fourth straight game that the away team has come away the victor.
Alexis Floyd spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
At the plate, Hailey Coley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. That stolen base marked the first that she snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Lawson, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Chapman's record now sits at 5-5. As for Gaffney, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Chapman is taking a road trip to square off against Broome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Panthers are facing the Centurions at the right time seeing as the Centurions are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Gaffney, they will host Boiling Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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