Twin Springs hadn't done well against Rye Cove recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Titans never let the Eagles get on the board and left with a 5-0 victory. For the Titans, this counts as revenge for the 3-2 win the Eagles walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Makenzie Gillenwater
| 04/16/25 vs Rye Cove | 8 |
| 04/09/25 @ Lee | 17 |
| 04/03/25 vs Holston | 15 |
| 04/01/25 @ Honaker | 11 |
| 03/28/25 vs Union | 14 |
Makenzie Gillenwater made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Aubrey Meade was excellent, scoring a run while going 3-for-4. Jayde Tomlinson was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Twin Springs' victory bumped their record up to 4-2-1. As for Rye Cove, the loss snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Twin Springs is set to square off against their familiar foe Castlewood at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Rye Cove will challenge rival Eastside at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Eagles have won four straight at home, while the Spartans won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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