Gurdon gave up the first runs on Monday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past the Rison Wildcats 5-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Gurdon.
Goldee McGalliard was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Lillie Garner was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Rison's side, Josey Edwards put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and only one walk). Edwards was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Breanna Taylor made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Rhagen Price, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Even though they lost, Rison was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gurdon only hit a.
The win got Gurdon back to even at 5-5. As for Rison, their record is now 3-3.
Gurdon is on the road again on Monday to play Woodlawn at 5:00 p.m. As for Rison, they will be playing at home against Glen Rose at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rison is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
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