There's no place like home for Cartersville, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top against the Woodland Wildcats by a score of 8-5 on Tuesday. With that victory, the Hurricanes brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
Zoie Shiflett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kinsey Woodard was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Kennedy Crenshaw, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Cartersville was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've earned since back in October of 2023.
Cartersville's win bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Woodland, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cartersville will venture away from home to face off against Southeast Whitfield County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cartersville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.1 runs per game this season. As for Woodland, they will head out to challenge Dalton at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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