Darlington waltzed into their game on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Lakewood Gators 11-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-0 back in March.
Malaya Holt made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March.
Carly Gainey
| 04/01/25 @ Lakewood | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Lower Richland | 2 |
| 03/25/25 vs Wilson | 2 |
| 03/21/25 vs Crestwood | 2 |
| 03/08/25 vs Hartsville | 2 |
In other batting news, Carly Gainey was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Jaylee Carter was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one triple and one RBI.
Darlington always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Darlington's victory bumped their record up to 9-5. As for Lakewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Darlington will venture away from home to square off against Marlboro County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.15 runs per game on average), something the Falcons will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Lakewood, they are taking a road trip to challenge Manning at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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