The Greater Cabarrus S Stallions had just enough and edged out the Union Preparatory Polar Bears 7-5 on Tuesday.
Natalie Gardner was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Gardner was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Zoe Wagner and Aydin Saavedra did most of the damage at the plate: Wagner went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one triple, while Saavedra scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. That triple was Wagner's first of the season. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Bruckler, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
Greater Cabarrus S' victory bumped their record up to 3-7. As for Union Preparatory, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Greater Cabarrus S will square off against rival Forsyth Home Educators at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Union Preparatory is set to take on their familiar foe the Stallions at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
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