Livingston Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 8-0 loss at the hands of the Cumberland County Panthers. The game marked the first time this year in which Livingston Academy was not able to get on the board.
For Cumberland County's part, Abby Morgan made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Willen, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Madi Cooksey, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Livingston Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Cumberland County, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Livingston Academy will take on Clay County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Clay County is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Livingston Academy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Cumberland County, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Clinton County at 5:30 p.m.
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