Mauldin can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. They had just enough and edged the J.L. Mann Patriots out 6-5. The victory was just what Mauldin needed coming off of a 7-0 defeat in their prior contest.
For J.L. Mann's part, Calleigh Morciglio was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). Morciglio was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ashley Chittum was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, a triple, and a run. Another player making a difference was Kendall Jackson, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Mauldin's win ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for J.L. Mann, their loss was their sixth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mauldin will take on Boiling Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for J.L. Mann, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Riverside, where first pitch is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.
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