Galax managed to slip by Carroll County the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Maroon Tide came up short against the Cavaliers on Thursday, falling 14-8. The Maroon Tide have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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Molly Plant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and 12 unearned) runs on 13 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Hylee Holt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Madison Sluss, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI.
Galax's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Carroll County, the victory got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Galax will head out to square off against Auburn at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Carroll County, they will venture away from home to take on James River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Cavaliers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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