Pendleton had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-9 to make it seven. They came up short against the T.L. Hanna Yellow Jackets, falling 9-2. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Yellow Jackets apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
As for T.L. Hanna, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
For T.L. Hanna's part, Emma Williams 2027 was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Williams 2027 has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one double. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, T.L. Hanna got a big performance out of Kendall Coakley 2029, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Izzy Webb 2028 was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pendleton will challenge Belton-Honea Path at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bears' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for T.L. Hanna, they will face off against Woodmont at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Yellow Jackets 3.4, the Wildcats 2.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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