Hoke County gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged the Fairmont Golden Tornadoes out 7-6. That's two games straight that Hoke County has won by just one run.
Adriana Miller spent all eight innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Freeman, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. Natalie Knowlton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for Hoke County and bumps their season record up to 9-5. As for Fairmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hoke County will take on Lee County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fairmont, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against St. Pauls at 5:30 p.m. St. Pauls is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so Fairmont will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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