Gate City fell victim to John Battle and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the John Battle Trojans. Gate City just can't catch a break and has now endured four defeats in a row.
For John Battle's part, Taylor Childress spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned runs on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. Childress has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Keeley Smith was incredible, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Parker Elton, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Gate City's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for John Battle, their win bumped their record up to 7-3-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gate City will take on Lee at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for John Battle, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Abingdon, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. Abingdon is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning John Battle will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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