Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Topsail couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell just short of the Fuquay - Varina Bengals by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. Topsail has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kennedy Sloan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 14 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Jaylyn Noble was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinley Jordan, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Topsail didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fuquay - Varina only tossed three.
On Fuquay - Varina's side, Megan Ware was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Chloe Webb, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Topsail's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-6. As for Fuquay - Varina, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10.
Topsail does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Fuquay - Varina, they will face off against Apex Friendship on Friday. Apex Friendship is coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Fuquay - Varina will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum.
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