Arp has not done well against Troup recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Arp Tigers came out on top against the Troup Tigers by a score of 7-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Arp.
L Fletcher made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Fletcher has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Fletcher was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, M Birdsong was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. J Potts was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Troup's side, Carli Hays spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and five unearned) runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Taylor Gillispie was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Shiloh Sluder, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Arp is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-10 record this season. As for Troup, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 19-8.
Arp will head out on the road to take on Gilmer at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Gilmer will roll in looking for their 15th straight victory, something Arp surely won't give up without a fight. Troup does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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