Adairsville's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Northwest Whitfield Bruins by a score of 6-2. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Ashlyn Carlton made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Ashlynn Durden was excellent, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ansley Powell, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Adairsville now has a winning record of 13-12. As for Northwest Whitfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season.
Adairsville will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Heritage at 5:00 p.m. Adairsville is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Northwest Whitfield, they will venture away from home to challenge Adairsville at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday.
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