After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Claysburg-Kimmel, Southern Fulton was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the North Star Cougars. The high-scoring effort was just what Southern Fulton needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Emma Smith spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ashlynne McQuait was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Kamrin Moorman, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Southern Fulton's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for North Star, their loss was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Southern Fulton will take on Everett at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Southern Fulton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season. As for North Star, they will head out on the road to challenge Glendale at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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