McConnellsburg was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They took an 8-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Southern Fulton Indians. McConnellsburg was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Southern Fulton apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Southern Fulton's part, Emma Smith made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Smith has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire Harvey, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances. She 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. Lakyin Hixson was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
McConnellsburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Southern Fulton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McConnellsburg will challenge Rockwood at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Southern Fulton, they will head out on the road to face off against Tussey Mountain at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Southern Fulton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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