Lugoff-Elgin lost to Camden back in March, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Wednesday. The Demons came out on top against the Bulldogs by a score of 5-2. That's two games straight that the Demons have won by exactly three runs.
Cassie Merriweather spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
Emaree Ray
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At the plate, Haley Starcher and Emaree Ray did most of the damage at the plate: Starcher went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Ray went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Those two RBI gave Ray a new career-high. Ella Sheorn was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Lugoff-Elgin hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in six consecutive matches.
Lugoff-Elgin's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-11. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Camden, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Lugoff-Elgin will host A.C. Flora at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Demons surely won't give up without a fight. As for Camden, they have already played their next contest, a 9-8 loss against Dreher on the 24th.
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