Hickory had lost five straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it six. They lost 13-1 to the North Lincoln Knights. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Knights this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 on Tuesday.
Hickory saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Philomena Nieland, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for North Lincoln, the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.6 runs over those games.
On North Lincoln's side, Maysen Reames spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up eight Ks. Reames has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Mia Bergman and Izzy Ingalls did most of the damage at the plate: Bergman went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one double, while Ingalls went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Ingalls is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged two or more in each of the last three games she's played. Gabby Parker was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI.
Hickory didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 16-0 win against West Iredell on the 18th. As for North Lincoln, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 3-1 victory against Bandys on the 17th.
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