Georgetown are taking a road trip to challenge Marlboro County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Georgetown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Georgetown was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Dillon on Friday. The Bulldogs blew past the Wildcats 15-2. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six games by six runs or more this season.
Kylah Jordan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Jordan was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Anastyn Streett and Maddie Smith did most of the damage at the plate: Streett scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances, while Smith got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those two stolen bases gave Streett a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Imari Jordan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Georgetown kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Marlboro County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They came up short against Loris, falling 8-0.
Abby Quick spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Marlboro County saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Skipper, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles.
Georgetown's record is now 8-4. As for Marlboro County, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Marlboro County's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Georgetown hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .355. It's a different story for Marlboro County, though, as they've only averaged .247. Will they be able to contain Georgetown's hitters?
Georgetown beat Marlboro County 6-1 in their previous meeting back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Georgetown since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
