On Monday, Cabell Midland faced Spring Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Cabell Midland Knights skirted past the Spring Valley Timberwolves 5-3. Winning may never get old, but Cabell Midland sure is getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Quinn Ballengee made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up three earned runs off eight hits. Ballengee has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Ballengee was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Olivia Bell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Ellie McCormill, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
On Spring Valley's side, Kennedy Davis was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kate Spry, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Cabell Midland's win was their 20th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-3. As for Spring Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-4.
Cabell Midland will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. The last three games Lincoln County has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Spring Valley, they are on the road again on Tuesday to play St. Albans at 6:00 p.m. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Spring Valley: 3.3, St. Albans: 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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