Pendleton County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 9-1 to the Conner Cougars. Pendleton County was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Conner apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March of 2023.
For Conner's part, Mollie Sharp was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Sharp was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Katie Hammond, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Jalyn Cain was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Pendleton County's loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Conner, their victory bumped their record up to 11-9.
Pendleton County didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 9-1 defeat vs. Non Varsity Opponent on the 1st. As for Conner, they will head out on the road to square off against Boone County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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