Myrtle Beach posted their closest win since March 31, 2025 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Goose Creek Gators 13-11.
Lilly Langway made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and seven unearned) runs off nine hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two RBI.
Ava Grace Sherman
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In other batting news, Ava Grace Sherman and Julie Stutso did most of the damage at the plate: Sherman went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Stutso went 3-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave Sherman a new career-high. Ava Brunell was another key player, going 3-for-6 with two runs and two RBI.
Myrtle Beach kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They got five more hits than Goose Creek's also-impressive total of 11.
The win got Myrtle Beach back to even at 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Myrtle Beach will host Waccamaw at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Goose Creek, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Berkeley at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Gators their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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