Fort Chiswell dropped their record down to 7-5 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Auburn Eagles, falling 12-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Eagles this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on April 1st.
Fort Chiswell saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Katelyn Frazier, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. Jenna Ball also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
As for Auburn, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten contests by seven runs or more this season.
On Auburn's side, McKenzie Booth made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits (and only one walk). Booth has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Skyler Hodges looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Those seven strikeouts gave her a new career-high.
Back at the plate, Auburn got a massive performance out of Ariel Mullins, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hope Wilson, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Fort Chiswell will face off against rival Giles at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Auburn is set to take on their familiar foe George Wythe at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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