East Paulding came tearing into Wednesday's matchup with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs) and they left with even more momentum. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs an 8-0 shutout. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to JJ Sweat's shutout, as she gave up just two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, East Paulding let Ansleigh Broome and Emma Hernandez loose on the outfield. Broome scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances, while Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brie Cazares, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
East Paulding always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a OBP of .560 or higher in three consecutive matches.
East Paulding has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-12.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Paulding will play host again on Saturday to welcome North Cobb Christian, where first pitch is scheduled at 9:30 a.m. As for Kennesaw Mountain, they will host Sprayberry at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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