Orangeburg Prep came tearing into Thursday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.2 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Thomas Sumter Academy Generals a 10-0 shutout. Orangeburg Prep might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Payton Schurlknight was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 13 over six innings pitched. Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jane Walker Yonce, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Calee Hartzog, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
On Thomas Sumter Academy's side, Kason Carter spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered ten runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
Orangeburg Prep's win bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Orangeburg Prep will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Wilson Hall at 6:00 p.m. on April 9th. One thing working in Orangeburg Prep's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests. As for Thomas Sumter Academy, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Northside Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on April 9th. Thomas Sumter Academy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Northside Christian Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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