After flying high against Blue Ridge last Friday, Cumberland came back down to earth. The Cumberland Pirates fell just short of the Flora Wolves by a score of 8-7 on Saturday.
Libby McGinnis and Ashton Tolen did some serious damage despite the final result: McGinnis scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Tolen scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Tolen is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.
Cumberland's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-8. As for Flora, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cumberland will take on Heritage at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Cumberland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season. As for Flora, they will head out on the road to face off against Eldorado at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Flora is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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