Bluffton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat. They suffered a tough 19-1 loss at the hands of the James Island Trojans. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bluffton of the 14-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For James Island's part, Gracie Sue Billings was a major factor no matter where she played. She tossed 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Billings has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Billings was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with five RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Rachel Manchester was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Gabby Noonan was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
Bluffton's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for James Island, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bluffton will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Colleton County at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for James Island, they will head out on the road to face off against Oceanside Collegiate Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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