On Monday, it was close, but the Cumberland Pirates sidestepped the Lawrenceville Indians for a 4-3 win.
Cumberland's victory was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jade Carr, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI. Jenna Hougham was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two doubles.
On Lawrenceville's side, Paige Hill spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Alyssa Griggs made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Brush, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Cumberland's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-11. As for Lawrenceville, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cumberland will challenge Marshall at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lawrenceville, they will head out on the road to face off against North Knox at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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