Lumberton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell just short of the East Marion Eagles by a score of 13-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Lumberton of the 17-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For East Marion's part, the team relied heavily on Adrinae Aikens, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Aikens is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayleigh Allen, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Lumberton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for East Marion, their win bumped their record up to 8-16-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Lumberton's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Columbia at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbia is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning Lumberton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for East Marion, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sacred Heart at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sacred Heart and East Marion are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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