Gaffney had lost three straight at home, but on Monday they dropped down to 5-11 to make it four. They took a 15-10 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wade Hampton Generals. That's two games in a row now that the Indians have lost by exactly five runs.
As for Wade Hampton, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5. That's two games straight that they have won by exactly five runs.
For Wade Hampton's part, Kellyn Kingston was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up four earned (and six unearned) runs off 13 hits. Kingston has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-5 with three RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Breleigh Betsill was a standout: she got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases and five runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Riley Carter also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Gaffney is set to square off against their familiar foe Boiling Springs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Wade Hampton will challenge rival James F. Byrnes at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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