After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Buckingham, Cumberland was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Prince Edward County Eagles 10-4. The high-scoring effort was just what Cumberland needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Maya Bell made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Bell has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bell was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Bell wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sage Anderson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Briera Harris-Franklin, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Prince Edward County's side, Sarah Lucas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on ten hits.
The win got Cumberland back to even at 3-3. As for Prince Edward County, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cumberland will face off against Randolph-Henry at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Randolph-Henry's pitching crew has only allowed 1.5 runs per game this season, so Cumberland's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Prince Edward County, they will head out on the road to challenge Lunenburg Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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