Clayton lost to Fuquay - Varina back in April of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Clayton Comets came out on top against the Fuquay - Varina Bengals by a score of 6-1.
Izzy Tart was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits (and only one walk). Tart was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reese Miller, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Autumn Joyce was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Fuquay - Varina's side, Paige Alexander was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits.
On the hitting side, Fuquay - Varina saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayala Durant, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Durant has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.
Clayton's win bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Fuquay - Varina, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-5.
Clayton will take on Corinth Holders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clayton's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Corinth Holders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Fuquay - Varina, they will head out on the road to take on South Garner at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Fuquay - Varina is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
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