In what's become a running theme this season, Ninety Six gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Ware Shoals Hornets a 10-0 shutout. Winning may never get old, but Ninety Six sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Katie Fortner was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Fortner was even better at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
In other pitching news, Meghan Kimberling looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Evie Montgomery, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Brooke Coster was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Ninety Six pushed their record up to 8-2 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Ware Shoals, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Ninety Six will head out on the road to square off against Saluda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Ninety Six's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches. As for Ware Shoals, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-5 win vs. Thornwell on the 9th.
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