Seventy-First extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-3. They came up short against the Terry Sanford Bulldogs, falling 32-20. Even if the Falcons couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Amiya Yates made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Aaliyah Walker, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Terry Sanford, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 25.0 runs this season.
On Terry Sanford's side, Soledad Areche was a standout: she got on base in all six of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, five runs, and one double. Elise Benander was another key player, getting on base in all six of her plate appearances with five stolen bases and four runs.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seventy-First will face off against Hoke County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Terry Sanford, they will take on Purnell Swett at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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