West Iredell was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 18-2 loss to the East Lincoln Mustangs might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to West Iredell of the 17-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Taylor Stutts was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two RBI and a double.
On East Lincoln's side, Meredith Bolen spent all three innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits.
At the plate, Taniyah Thomas was incredible, going 3-for-3 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Tatum Martin was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four RBI and a run.
West Iredell's loss dropped their record down to 1-7. As for East Lincoln, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Iredell will take on Hickory at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hickory is coming into the game with three straight victories on the road, so West Iredell will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for East Lincoln, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Statesville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Lincoln is facing Statesville at the right time seeing as Statesville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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