After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Raleigh-Egypt brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They blew past the Westwood Longhorns 16-3 on Monday. Considering the Pharaohs' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Keira Ressler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ressler was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kennedy Hawkins was a standout: she scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Annie Hampton was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Raleigh-Egypt's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3.
Coming up, Raleigh-Egypt will square off against Craigmont at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Pharaohs are facing the Chiefs at the right time seeing as the Chiefs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Westwood, they will face off against Hillcrest at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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