McMichael entered their tilt with Morehead with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-3 win over the Morehead Panthers on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for McMichael, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dakota Redmon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Redmon has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Redmon was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kora Ingle, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Olivia Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
On Morehead's side, Kylee Horsley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Morehead saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Saillie Aheron, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
McMichael's victory bumped their record up to 15-2. As for Morehead, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
McMichael will be playing in front of their home fans against Rockingham County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. McMichael will be looking to keep their eight-game home win streak alive. Morehead will take on Walkertown at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Morehead's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Walkertown's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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