After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Cedar Shoals brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They put the hurt on the Discovery Titans with a sharp 19-4 win on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Jaguars as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Gretta Garrett made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Garrett was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
In other batting news, Katie Kulik was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in batting average. Another player making a difference was Devyn Capuozzo, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Cedar Shoals always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Discovery only posted an OBP of .429.
Cedar Shoals' win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-16. As for Discovery, they are on a 14-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cedar Shoals will take on Walnut Grove at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Walnut Grove is coming into the matchup with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Cedar Shoals will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Discovery, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Meadowcreek, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:30 p.m.
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