Emerald had lost six straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-14 to make it seven. They came up short against the Ware Shoals Hornets, falling 17-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Hornets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 18-0 back in April.
As for Ware Shoals, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-7. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For Ware Shoals' part, Sarah Vinson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single hit and allowed only one earned run over seven innings pitched. Vinson has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Kaylee Watts and Bella Davis did most of the damage at the plate: Watts went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Davis got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Paisley Pelfrey, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Emerald does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ware Shoals, they will square off against Abbeville at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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