If Gilbert was riding high off their 15-0 takedown of Dreher on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Gilbert Indians suffered a tough 11-1 loss at the hands of the Saluda Tigers on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Gilbert of the 13-11 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Saluda's part, Miller Martin tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Martin has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Saluda let Jayme Sheaffer and Ella Gentry loose on the outfield. Sheaffer went 1-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Gentry scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Tamia Daniels, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Gilbert's loss dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Saluda, the victory (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 15-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gilbert will take on Bamberg-Ehrhardt at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Gilbert will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive. Saluda will take on Ninety Six at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Saluda's pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so Ninety Six's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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