Cox Mill extended their losing streak to six on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-19 in the process. They came up short against the Lake Norman Wildcats, falling 16-0. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, with their most recent loss being a 10-0 defeat two weeks ago.
As for Lake Norman, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games.
For Lake Norman's part, Alexa Boone and Vivian Billard made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Boone pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Billard tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Boone has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Boone earned one run and two stolen bases, while Billard went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Boone a new career-high.
In other batting news, Lake Norman got a massive performance out of Avery Evans, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four stolen bases and three runs. Evans has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Evelyn Adams, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Cox Mill does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lake Norman, they will take on Mooresville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Wildcats surely won't give up without a fight.
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