Bertie hasn't had much luck against Martin County recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Falcons will look to defend their home field against the Gators at 6:00 p.m. Bertie has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bertie fell victim to Martin County and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 15-0 to the Gators. Having soared to a lofty 23 runs in the game before, the Falcons' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Martin County's part, Erica Sturgill made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Sturgill has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in both of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Riley Cowan was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Harmony Hoo was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Martin County always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .714. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
The victory keeps Martin County at an undefeated 13-0. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average this season. As for Bertie, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-9.
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